Building Control Inspector

West Lancashire Borough Council; Ormskirk; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-rate supplement

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

CPD and competency development support

Progression to higher Building Safety

Varied caseload

Professional development culture

Job summary

West Lancashire Borough Council is seeking a Building Control Inspector to deliver the Council's Building Control service and support the Building Safety Regime. You will manage your own caseload across a varied borough portfolio, exercising professional judgement with the backing of an experienced team.

You will hold membership with CABE or RICS and be registered with the Building Safety Regulator (Class 2D), with a focus on progression we build strong professional competence and compliance

Qualifications

• Must hold registration with the Building Safety Regulator as a Building Inspector (minimum Class 2D).
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CABE or RICS is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Plan checking

Site inspections

Enforcement actions

Stakeholder engagement

Driving licence

Communication skills

Time management

Digital Building Control knowledge

Education

Building Safety Regulator registration (Class 2D)

CABe/RICS membership

Tools

Building Control software

Job description

• HR-0023-26-R-R Building Control Inspector

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 15 November 2026

Reference: HR-0023-26-R-R

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.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo security checks as part of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard for accessing Government records. This will include a Basic DBS check.

If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of the post, you will; be guaranteed an interview.