Building Control Inspector

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-rate supplement

Flexible and hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

CPD and competency development

Support to progress to higher BSR/regs

Varied caseload across boroughs

Supportive team culture

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking two permanent full-time Building Control Inspectors to join the council's Building Control service. The role covers plan checking, site inspections, enforcement and dangerous structures oversight across borough developments, with flexible and hybrid working.

Membership and registration with Building Safety Regulator required, with support to progress to higher classes.

Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as CABE or RICS.
• Registration with Building Safety Regulator as a Building Inspector (Class 2D or above).
• Experience of plan checking, site inspections and enforcement.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Building Control service and the Building Safety Regime.
• Act as 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 maintain compliance with BICoF and 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

Regulations knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

Building control software

Digital tools

Job description

Two permanent full-time Building Control Inspector posts in the council's Building Control service, which is supporting the implementation of the Building Safety Regime. The work covers plan checking, site inspections, enforcement and investigating dangerous structures across developments in the borough. Postholders manage their own caseload, with flexible and hybrid working, and may deputise for the Building Control Technical Manager. Building Safety Regulator registration as a Building Inspector at Class 2D or above is required, with support offered to progress to higher classes.

What the job involves

• Support delivery of the Building Control service and the Building Safety Regime
• Act as 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 maintain compliance with BICoF and Building Safety Regulator requirements
• Provide specialist support to the Building Safety Regulator
• Deputise for the Building Control Technical Manager where appropriate

Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as CABE or RICS

Registration & licences

• Building Safety Regulator registration as a Building Inspector, minimum Class 2D

Experience

• Experience of plan checking, site inspections and enforcement activity
• Experience using Building Control systems and digital technologies

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, solution-focused approach

Checks & eligibility

• Security checks under the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, including a Basic DBS check
• Full driving licence and access to transport

Other

• Commitment to progressing Building Safety Regulator registration and professional competence

What’s offered

• Market-rate supplement on top of salary, reviewed annually
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave package
• Support for CPD and competency development
• Support to progress to higher Building Safety Regulator registration classes
• Varied caseload across developments in the borough
• Supportive team culture focused on professional development