Overview

Location: London | Salary: £30-40K + benefits

Are you looking for an opportunity to build a career in compliance and the built environment? We’re looking for a detail-oriented Trainee Building Safety Surveyor to join a growing team dedicated to helping clients achieve confidence in compliance and risk management.

As a Trainee Building Safety Surveyor, you’ll play a crucial role in demonstrating the safety and compliance of buildings—contributing to the health, safety, and welfare of clients and residents. You’ll apply your understanding of the Building Safety Act, associated secondary legislation, and Building Regulations to carry out inspections, manage compliance, and resolve issues effectively.

Key responsibilities

  • Guide and support clients and internal teams in meeting their obligations under the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) and the Building Safety Act 2022.
  • Support building regulation audits, appraisals, and site inspections to ensure projects meet requirements.
  • Provide input on compliance training, quality assurance, and best practices.
  • Assess designs, surveys, and inspections for compliance with Building Regulations.
  • Engage with stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, and regulatory bodies, and attend meetings as required.
  • Facilitate internal and external workshops on Building Safety Risk Assessments.
  • Support the role of Building Regulations Principal Designer, in line with company processes.

About you

  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to learning and career development.
  • Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, methodical approach and attention to detail.

Qualifications

The company supports ongoing training and professional development, so can be flexible on qualifications and experience at entry-level. To achieve the mid and upper salary range, you will be expected to hold a NEBOSH General, NEBOSH Construction or NEBOSH Fire Certificate, along with a relevant degree (Health & Safety, Building Surveying or Engineering).

Agency notes

This is a full-time permanent role, working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, and is available to start as soon as possible upon appointment. The client has not notified us of any specific Health & Safety Risks. The notice period is 1 week during probation, rising to 1 month thereafter and is paid on a monthly, salaried basis. Salary offered will be dependent on experience. You will be entitled to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + pension.  Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.