Building Control Inspector

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Cycle-to-work

Flexible working

Career progression

Job summary

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is seeking a Building Control Inspector to assess building regulation applications and carry out site inspections across Richmond and Wandsworth.

The role requires registration with the Building Safety Regulator at Class 2 level and involves providing professional advice to applicants, designers and contractors whilst ensuring compliance with the Building Act 1984 and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator Class 2.
• Experience with building acts and building regulations.
• Ability to carry out site inspections across two boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Assess building regulation applications and carry out site inspections.
• Provide clear, proportionate professional advice to applicants and contractors.
• Identify non-compliant work and support enforcement actions.
• Maintain auditable records and support audit processes.

Skills

Site inspections

Building regulations

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Education

Class 2 Building Inspector registration

Job description

Job Title: Building Control Inspector

Salary Range: £35,391 -£47,925 + 20% Market Supplement and Car Millage

Permanent – Fulltime (36Hours)

Location: London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames and Wandsworth

Other essential information: Must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator Class 2

Work from home but daily site visit

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across two of London’s most vibrant boroughs.

By delivering high-quality services to residents while being part of a forward-thinking, collaborative organisation committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a supportive working environment, strong leadership, and excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

LondonBoroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth Councils offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our Building Control professionals in delivering a high-quality regulatory service, while maintaining a strong work–life balance. Our flexible and agile working approach focuses on outcomes and service delivery, enabling staff to work effectively across office, site, and remote environments. A range of flexible arrangements, including part-time hours, compressed working, term-time working, and job shares, can also be accommodated where operationally feasible.

You will benefit from a generous annual leave entitlement of 40 days (including bank holidays), with the option to carry forward leave. We also provide access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS up to 20% employer contribution), A range of salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle‑to‑work and home or electronics purchases. A broad range of retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts is also available.

Health and wellbeing are a key priority, particularly given the demands of a regulatory and site‑based role. Employees have access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health support, free eye tests, contributions towards corrective lenses, and access to flu vaccinations where appropriate.

We are committed to the professional development of our Building Control staff, supporting ongoing learning, accreditation, and career progression in line with Building Safety Regulator requirements. This includes access to leadership and management development programmes, apprenticeship pathways, and a structured mentoring scheme. We also promote a strong culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, recognising the value this brings to effective decision‑making and public service delivery. An additional supplement will be applied if the candidate joins the dangerous structure Rota. With experience and progression through the BSR registration class, you can work your way up to £60,633.

Objective of role

You need to be a Class 2 Registered Building Inspector. You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, robust and legally compliant Building Control Authority that helps protect the health, safety and welfare of people in and around buildings across Richmond and Wandsworth. You will assess building regulation applications, carry out site inspections and provide clear, proportionate professional advice, ensuring that development complies with the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations and associated legislation.

In this role, you will manage a varied caseload of projects, working across both boroughs as required, and contribute to a responsive and customer-focused service. You will work collaboratively with applicants, agents, contractors and internal stakeholders, while maintaining appropriate regulatory independence and acting in wider public interest.

You will also be responsible for identifying and addressing non-compliant work, supporting enforcement activity where necessary, and ensuring accurate records are maintained to support audit, legal processes and transparency.

As a registered Building Inspector, you will operate within your level of competence in accordance with the Building Safety Regulator requirements and Code of Conduct, maintaining your professional development and contributing to a service that is recognised for quality, integrity and continuous improvement.

About The Role

You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality and legally compliant Building Control service, ensuring that building work across Richmond and Wandsworth complies with the Building Act 1984, the Building Regulations and associated legislation. The role is focused on protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, providing assurance that developments meet the required statutory standards and are safe for occupation and use.

You will undertake the assessment of building regulation applications and carry out site inspections at appropriate stages of construction, exercising professional judgement within your level of competence. The role requires the provision of clear, proportionate and impartial advice to applicants, designers and contractors, while maintaining appropriate regulatory boundaries and acting at all times in the wider public interest.

You will manage a varied caseload, identifying and addressing non-compliant work and supporting enforcement action where necessary to secure compliance. This includes maintaining accurate and auditable records, contributing to responses to complaints and enquiries, and supporting legal processes where required.

As a Registered Building Inspector, you will operate in accordance with the Building Safety Regulator requirements and Code of Conduct, ensuring that your work aligns with the Building Inspector Competence Framework. You will also be expected to undertake continuous professional development and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the service, supporting a culture of quality, transparency and accountability.

Useful Information

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.