Building Control Inspector: Compliance & Site Oversight

West Northamptonshire Council; Towcester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Building Control Officer to join our Building Control team in Towcester. The role involves undertaking site inspections, assessing and approving building plans, and supervising works to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and related legislation.

You will provide professional advice to customers, developers, architects and contractors to facilitate successful project delivery while maintaining public safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Building Inspector with the Building Safety Regulator - Minimum Class 2A.
• Proven ability to assess and approve building plans and supervise building works.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients, developers, architects and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of building regulation applications and ensure compliance with Building Regulations.
• Carry out site inspections and review plans to support approvals.
• Provide professional advice to architects, developers, contractors and members of the public.
• Investigate breaches of Building Regulations and support enforcement activities.
• Represent the Council in legal proceedings when required.
• Assist in assessment of dangerous, dilapidated or unsafe structures and demolitions where appropriate.

Skills

Site inspections

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Building Control Officer to join our Building Control team in Towcester. The role involves undertaking site inspections, assessing and approving building plans, and supervising works to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and related legislation.

You will provide professional advice to customers, developers, architects and contractors to facilitate successful project delivery while maintaining public safety.