Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council - Senior Registered Building Inspector

Buildingcontrolcareersjobs; Blackburn; Híbrido; GBP 52.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Local Government Pension Scheme

31 days annual leave

Professional membership paid (RICS/CIO

Flexible working including work from 홈

Employee benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Building Control is seeking a Senior Registered Building Inspector (minimum Class 2C) to lead high-quality inspection work across the borough and beyond, delivering safe, compliant development. You will join a committed team, ensure professional development, maintain client service standards, and oversee duties at a technical level with support for progression.

The role requires Class 2C registration, degree in building studies, Chartered membership, driving

Formación

• Degree in building studies or related construction subject.
• Chartered membership with RICS, CABE or CIOB.
• Current full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Class 2C registration (minimum) with competency assessment.
• Experience in a Building Control office at a similar technical level.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high-quality Building Control services across the borough and beyond.
• Work as part of a dynamic team to ensure timely, compliant, and safe development.
• Maintain professional development and support progression within the service.

Conocimientos

Seniority level

Customer service

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Educación

Degree in building studies

Chartered membership (RICS/CABE/CIOB)

Descripción del empleo

# Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council - Senior Registered Building InspectorFull timeSalaryGrade J SCP 39-43 £51,928 - £56,293 per annum plus Market Supplement of £8k---Apply by09/11/2026-11:59 pmInterviewTBC---Apply now---About**Terms and Conditions: Full time, Permanent, 37 hours per week****Department: Growth & Development****Interview date: TBC****Senior Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A – 2F minimum Class 2C)**Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Building Control is well placed to build on its current strong partnerships, shared ambitions and distinctive local identity, ensuring that future arrangements continue to support resilient services, sustainable growth and better outcomes for residents and businesses throughout our borough.As a result, we are seeking to enhance the current and deeply committed Building Control team by the appointment of the right candidate to the role of a further Senior Registered Building Inspector (minimum Class 2 category C registration). This key role will help support Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s responsibilities under the Building Safety Act delivering high-quality Building Control services across the borough and beyond.You’ll be an integral part of a dynamic and motivated team that undertakes restricted functions and restricted activities, as appropriate to the level of your competency, as well as other building control related activities as required. The Council will also offer the necessary supervision for activities outside current competency levels to ensure continuing professional development along with support in career progression. You will help cultivate good working relationships with key internal and many external partners as well as offering excellent customer service to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable development across the borough of Blackburn with Darwen. Excellent customer care skills, along with a good commercial awareness are therefore essential.In addition, applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment towards continued professional development. A high degree of self-motivation, excellent organisation skills and a positive approach will be essential to fulfil the role on offer along with the ability to work as part of the team to deliver a quality service on time and within budget.Appointment for the post will be based on experience and meeting the requirements of the respective Key Requirements document.**For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nick Bargh, Head of Building Control – Tel: [phone]** **[e-mail]****We encourage candidates to complete their application using their own words and experiences. While AI tools may be used for support, applications should accurately reflect your individual skills, knowledge, and suitability for the role.**Responsibilities**Why join us?*** Local Government Pension Scheme.* Up to 31 days annual leave subject to continuous service conditions.* Professional membership subscription payment to one recognised and chartered professional body, for example, RICS, CABE.* Flexible working arrangements, including working from home (subject to business needs).* VIVUP employee benefits on home and electronics.* Cycle to work, car benefit scheme.* Employee Assistance Programme.* Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and active with corporate membership prices for BwD Leisure giving access to BwDBC facilities.Essential qualifications/skills• Degree or equivalent in building studies or related construction subject. • Chartered Corporate Membership level status of RICS, CABE or CIOB. • Maintain registration as a Class 2C (minimum) Building Inspector, via the independent competency assessment from an approved scheme, and complete re-assessment when required. • Extensive and demonstrable experience of having worked at a similar technical level in a Building Control office. • Possession of a current full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle. • Ability to demonstrate and understand the full range of duties expected of a Class 2 (A-C minimum) Registered Building Inspector. • An awareness of the current and future issues likely to have significant impacts on the Building Control service.