Building Control Inspector

East Lindsey District Council; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a Registered Building Inspector dedicated to providing excellent service. The successful candidate will process Building Regulation Applications and conduct site visits as required, along with legislative duties like enforcement and overseeing demolition work. A suitable qualification and experience in a related role are essential. The position offers benefits like a generous leave scheme and access to a pension scheme, fostering a family-friendly work environment.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform

Flexible Working Policy

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification practical experience as a building control inspector.
• Minimum class 2D Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Process Building Regulation Applications promptly.
• Conduct site visits as needed.
• Undertake legislative duties including enforcement and demolition.

Skills

Customer orientation

Building control knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Approved professional qualification in building control or construction

Job description

Do you consider yourself dynamic, flexible, innovative, customer orientated and keen to work in a progressive Building Control Team?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Building Inspector, who is committed to providing a first class service. You will be part of a busy team covering all aspects of the Building Control function, ensuring Building Regulation Applications are processed promptly, site visits are carried out when requested and other legislative duties undertaken including enforcement, dangerous structures, and demolition work.

The work is both diverse and interesting, and although the role is based at East Lindsey District Council, you may be required to work across the sub region and within the district boundaries of other council’s that make up the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.

What we need from you:

• Have an approved professional qualification relevant to building control, construction or similar discipline, and significant post-qualification practical experience in a building control inspector role.
• Hold a minimum class 2D Registration.

BENEFITS:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life.
• Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme*.
• Flu Jabs.
• Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Flexible Working Policy.
• Agile Working Policy*.
• Car Mileage reimbursement*.
• Long service recognition.
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities.
• *Certain restrictions may apply

We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovative areas of work.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Pauline Lyon, Group Building Control Manager at [e-mail] or tel: [phone].

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.