Building Control Inspector — Hybrid, CPD & Career Growth

West Lancashire Borough Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-rate supplement

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

CPD support

Job summary

West Lancashire Borough Council is hiring two full-time Building Control Inspectors to deliver its Building Control service and help implement the Building Safety Regime. The role involves managing caseloads, applying professional judgement across a varied portfolio, and working within a supportive, collaborative team.

You will hold membership of a professional body such as CABE or RICS, be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Building Inspector (Class 2D minimum), and pursue

Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CABE or RICS.
• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator as a Building Inspector (minimum Class 2D).
• Progression towards higher Building Safety Regulator registration classes and competence.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation.
• Experience with plan checking, site inspections and enforcement activity.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills with effective communication.
• Experience using Building Control systems and digital technologies.
• A full driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Act as a 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 ensure compliance with 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

Enforcement

Building Regulations

Stakeholder engagement

Driving licence

Digital technologies

Job description

West Lancashire Borough Council is hiring two full-time Building Control Inspectors to deliver its Building Control service and help implement the Building Safety Regime. The role involves managing caseloads, applying professional judgement across a varied portfolio, and working within a supportive, collaborative team.

You will hold membership of a professional body such as CABE or RICS, be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Building Inspector (Class 2D minimum), and pursue