Building Control Inspector 21.6 hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

West Lancashire Borough Council's Building Control service seeks a part-time Building Inspector to manage their own caseload across the borough, covering plan checking, site inspections, enforcement and investigations of dangerous structures, with support for the Building Safety Regime. Flexible and hybrid working is offered.

The role requires Building Safety Regulator registration as a Building Inspector, minimum Class 2D, plus membership of CABE or RICS.

Qualifications

• Must have deep knowledge of Building Regulations and related legislation.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities are essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Act as professional 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 professional best practice.
• Prepare reports and deliver work programmes to targets.
• Act as an ambassador for the Council and ensure compliance with Building Safety Regulator requirements.
• Provide specialist support to the Building Safety Regulator.
• Deputise for the Building Control Technical Manager where appropriate.
• Support implementation of the Building Safety Regime.

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Organisation & time-management

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Proactive, solution-focused

Education

CABE or RICS membership

Tools

Building Control software

Digital technologies proficiency

Job description

This part-time permanent post sits in West Lancashire Borough Council's Building Control service, where the Building Inspector manages their own caseload across the borough. The work covers plan checking, site inspections, enforcement and investigating dangerous structures, alongside support for the Building Safety Regime. Flexible and hybrid working is offered, with some deputising for the Building Control Technical Manager. Building Safety Regulator registration as a Building Inspector, at minimum Class 2D, is required.

What the job involves

• Act as professional 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 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
• Support implementation of the Building Safety Regime

What's required

Registration & licences

• Building Safety Regulator registration as a Building Inspector, minimum Class 2D
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CABE or RICS

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

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

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
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave package
• Support for CPD and competency development
• Support to progress to higher Building Safety Regulator classes
• Varied and rewarding caseload
• Supportive team culture focused on development