Building Control Inspector

West Lancashire Borough Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-rate supplement

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

CPD support

Job summary

West Lancashire Borough Council is hiring two full-time Building Control Inspectors to deliver its Building Control service and help implement the Building Safety Regime. The role involves managing caseloads, applying professional judgement across a varied portfolio, and working within a supportive, collaborative team.

You will hold membership of a professional body such as CABE or RICS, be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Building Inspector (Class 2D minimum), and pursue

Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CABE or RICS.
• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator as a Building Inspector (minimum Class 2D).
• Progression towards higher Building Safety Regulator registration classes and competence.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation.
• Experience with plan checking, site inspections and enforcement activity.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills with effective communication.
• Experience using Building Control systems and digital technologies.
• A full driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Act as a professional lead on Building Regulations, Building Act and Building Safety Act matters.
• Manage plan checking and site inspection caseloads.
• Take enforcement action where necessary to secure compliance.
• Investigate dangerous structures and oversee demolition controls.
• Maintain accurate site records and application information.
• Support colleagues and share professional best practice.
• Prepare reports and deliver work programmes to agreed targets.
• Act as an ambassador for the Council and ensure compliance with Building Safety Regulator requirements.
• Provide specialist support to the Building Safety Regulator.
• Deputise for the Building Control Technical Manager where appropriate.

Skills

Plan checking

Site inspections

Enforcement

Building Regulations

Stakeholder engagement

Driving licence

Digital technologies

Job description

Competitive salary plus market-rate supplement.

Why Join Us?

Building Control is undergoing unprecedented change, creating exciting opportunities for skilled professionals who want to be part of the future of the profession.

West Lancashire Borough Council is investing in its Building Control service, its people and its technology. We are building a resilient and ambitious service that places professional excellence, public safety and customer service at its heart.

Whether you are already registered at a higher level or looking to further develop your Building Safety Regulator registration, this role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects while developing your skills and career within a supportive team environment.

We are recruiting for two full time Building Control Inspectors.

About the Role

As a Building Inspector, you will play a key role in delivering the Council's Building Control service and supporting the implementation of the Building Safety Regime.

You will manage your own caseload, exercise professional judgement and work across a varied range of developments throughout the borough, while benefiting from the support of an experienced and collaborative team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a professional lead on Building Regulations, Building Act and Building Safety Act matters.
• Managing plan checking and site inspection caseloads.
• Taking enforcement action where necessary to secure compliance.
• Investigating dangerous structures and overseeing demolition controls.
• Maintaining accurate site records and application information.
• Supporting colleagues and sharing professional best practice.
• Preparing reports and delivering work programmes to agreed targets.
• Acting as an ambassador for the Council and maintaining compliance with BICoF and Building Safety Regulator requirements.
• Providing specialist support to the Building Safety Regulator.
• Deputising for the Building Control Technical Manager where appropriate.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and technically capable Building Control professional who enjoys applying their expertise to achieve positive outcomes.

You will have:

• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CABE or RICS.
• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator as a Building Inspector (minimum Class 2D).
• A commitment to progressing your registration and professional competence.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation.
• Experience of plan checking, site inspections and enforcement activity.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Experience using Building Control systems and digital technologies.
• A full driving licence and access to transport.

What's in it for You?

Benefits include:

• Significant market-rate supplement in addition to salary, reviewed annually to remain aligned with market conditions.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave package.
• Support for CPD and competency development.
• Support to progress to higher Building Safety Regulator registration classes.
• Varied and rewarding caseload.
• Supportive team culture focused on professional development and service excellence.

If you're looking for your next challenge in Building Control and want to help shape the future of our service, we'd love to hear from you.