Principal Building Control Surveyor Cv Leo Chowdhury Principal Building Control Surveyor 07700 90XXXX leo.chowdhury@example.com leochowdhury Derby, Derbyshire DE1 2FS STRENGTHS Technical judgement Clarify design risks early with architects and fire engineers, helping teams reach timely regulatory decisions on commercial schemes. Clear reporting Record findings and outstanding actions in accessible reports, so project teams can track decisions and close technical issues. Audit discipline Introduced a consistent checklist for technical files and inspection records, giving peer reviewers more complete evidence. Colleague development Coach surveyors on proportionate, defensible decisions and share practical guidance drawn from current building control assessments. Client relationships Explain inspection findings and compliance options clearly to contractors, designers and developers, building trusted working relationships. SKILLS Commercial Building Control Building Regulations Fire safety review Site inspection Quality inspection Technical audits Compliance reporting Client communication Workload management Business development Commercial awareness Analytical skills Report writing Organisational skills Continuing professional development MY CAREER 15.6 Years Principal Building Control Surveyor at Alderwick Building Consultancy (4.6 Years) Approved Inspector at Crownfield Compliance Services (4.2 Years) Building Control Surveyor at Redstone Approvals Ltd (2.6 Years) Assistant Building Control Surveyor at Westmarch Surveying Group (2.8 Years) Graduate Building Surveyor at Pennine Built Environment (1.4 Years) SUMMARY Principal building control and construction compliance professional with 15 years’ experience across commercial schemes, statutory assessment and site inspection. Advise developers, designers and contractors on Building Standards legislation , fire safety and practical compliance decisions, drawing on Approved Inspector experience , Class 2 RBI status and full CABE membership. Assess design information and construction evidence, audit technical files and prepare clear reports that help project teams resolve issues and complete agreed actions. Work with architects, fire engineers, contractors and surveyors to address risks, share technical knowledge and support consistent standards. Manage varied project demands with organised planning, Microsoft Office and continuing professional development . EXPERIENCE Principal Building Control Surveyor Alderwick Building Consultancy Apr 2022 - Present Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Direct technical reviews for a varied commercial portfolio, clarifying design risks early with architects, fire engineers and project teams to support timely regulatory decisions. Assessed fire strategy information and construction-stage evidence on offices, education buildings and mixed-use schemes, recording clear findings and outstanding actions for project teams. Introduced a consistent internal audit checklist for technical files and inspection records, improving the completeness of evidence used in peer reviews. Since the 2024 regulatory transition, applied Class 2 RBI registration within the role’s scope and coached surveyors on documenting proportionate, defensible decisions . Audited commercial Building Control files against Building Standards legislation and recorded findings in timed audit reports, giving project teams clear actions for closing evidence gaps. Completed warranty inspections and construction quality inspections on commercial sites, comparing finished work with approved details and recording defects for prompt follow up. Built client relationships with developers and design consultants by explaining compliance options and service improvements, contributing to business development across the commercial portfolio. Approved Inspector Crownfield Compliance Services Jan 2018 - Mar 2022 Birmingham, West Midlands Delivered Approved Inspector services for commercial developments, coordinating plan assessments and site visits from initial design review through completion. Reviewed fire safety proposals against applicable Building Regulations and guidance, raising specific design queries that enabled consultants to resolve issues before construction milestones. Prepared audit-ready reports and compliance records for clients, helping project teams track decisions and close out technical actions. Inspected construction quality at commercial project stages, documenting site findings against approved plans and communicating outstanding compliance actions to contractors. Building Control Surveyor Redstone Approvals Ltd Jun 2015 - Dec 2017 Leicester, Leicestershire Managed building control assessments for retail, office and light industrial projects, organising technical queries and inspections around active construction programmes. Checked drawings and supporting calculations against relevant Building Regulations, escalating complex fire safety matters for specialist review. Built trusted working relationships with contractors and design practices by explaining inspection findings clearly and following through on agreed actions. Assistant Building Control Surveyor Westmarch Surveying Group Sep 2012 - May 2015 Derby, Derbyshire Supported senior surveyors on commercial and public-sector projects, preparing file notes and assembling technical evidence for assessment and inspection. Recorded site observations against approved information and raised discrepancies promptly, helping project teams address quality issues during construction. Drafted client correspondence and inspection reports, developing concise technical writing and a reliable approach to managing competing deadlines. Graduate Building Surveyor Pennine Built Environment Apr 2011 - Aug 2012 Sheffield, South Yorkshire Assisted with building inspections and document reviews on small commercial projects, maintaining organised records for senior colleagues’ assessments. Prepared site notes and supporting drawings for client reports, building practical knowledge of construction methods, inspection procedures and regulatory documentation. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Coached surveyors at Alderwick Building Consultancy on documenting proportionate, defensible decisions following the 2024 regulatory transition. Introduced a technical file audit checklist at Alderwick Building Consultancy, improving the completeness of evidence available for peer review. EDUCATION BSc (Hons) Building Surveying Sheffield Hallam University 2009 Sheffield, UK CERTIFICATIONS NVQ Level 6 in Senior Site Inspection 2016 Full Member, Chartered Association of Building Engineers (MCABE) 2018 Class 2 Registered Building Inspector (RBI) 2024 TECHNICAL SKILLS Office Software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook Building Regulations: Approved Document B, Approved Document A, Approved Document M Fire Safety Standards: BS 9991, BS 9999, BS 5839 Structural Standards: BS 8110, BS 5268, Eurocode 2 Construction Standards: BS 8000, BS 5975, BS 9990 Accessibility Standards: BS 8300, Approved Document K, Approved Document M Building Information Formats: PDF, DWG, IFC Document Tools: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft SharePoint Inspection Equipment: Laser distance meter, Digital level, Moisture meter Building Control Frameworks: Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010, Building Safety Act 2022 SKILLS Commercial Building Control Building Regulations Fire safety review Site inspection Quality inspection Technical audits Compliance reporting Client communication Workload management Business development Commercial awareness Analytical skills Report writing Organisational skills Continuing professional development PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Full Member, Chartered Association of Building Engineers (MCABE), 2018. Member, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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