Building Control Inspector

South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council partnership in England is looking for a Registered Building Inspector to join their progressive Building Control Team. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, flexible, and customer-oriented, focusing on processing Building Regulation Applications and conducting site visits. The position offers a salary of £44,075 per annum with additional benefits including a generous leave scheme, pension contributions, and career progression opportunities. This is a full-time role based across multiple council areas, ensuring a diverse and interesting workload.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform

Cycle to work scheme

Flu Jabs

Free Eye Test voucher

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy

Car Mileage reimbursement

Long service recognition

Career progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience in a building control inspector role.
• Experience processing Building Regulation Applications promptly.

Responsibilities

• Process Building Regulation Applications promptly.
• Conduct site visits when requested.
• Carry out enforcement duties and manage dangerous structures.

Skills

Dynamic and flexible approach

Customer orientation

Enforcement knowledge

Education

Approved professional qualification in building control or construction

Class 2D Registration

Job description

Salary Range: £44,075 per annum + a 10% market supplement

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 and 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 innovate 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.

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.