Building Control Inspector 21.6 hours

West Lancashire Borough Council; Ormskirk; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

CPD and competency development

Progression to Building Safety Reguler

Job summary

West Lancashire Borough Council is transforming its Building Control service and investing in its people and technology. The role offers the chance to work on a varied portfolio while expanding your expertise within a supportive team.

You will manage your own caseload, provide professional leadership on Building Regulations, and help implement the Building Safety Regime across the borough. A flexible, hybrid working pattern and generous leave are included.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Act and Building Safety Act.
• Ability to manage caseloads and inspections across diverse developments.
• Experience in enforcement actions to secure compliance.
• Maintain accurate site records and application information.
• Prepare reports and deliver work programmes to targets.
• Act as ambassador for the Council and comply with Building Safety Regulator requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as professional lead on Building Regulations and Building Safety Act matters.
• Manage plan checking and site inspection caseloads.
• Take enforcement action when necessary to secure compliance.
• Investigate dangerous structures and oversee demolitions where needed.
• Maintain accurate site records and application information.
• Support colleagues and share best practice.
• Prepare reports and deliver work programmes to targets.
• Deputise for Building Control Technical Manager when appropriate.

Skills

Building Regulations

Site inspections

Plan checking

Enforcement actions

Record keeping

Report writing

Public safety

Education

Building Control qualifications

Job description

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.

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.

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.