Building Control Inspector - Hybrid, CPD & Growth Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Market-rate supplement

Generous annual leave

CPD support

Progression to Building Safety Reguler

Job summary

West Lancashire Borough Council's Building Control service is recruiting two full-time Building Inspectors to deliver professional excellence, public safety and customer service across the borough. You will manage your own caseload, exercise professional judgement and apply Building Regulations, Building Act and Building Safety Act requirements.

The role offers hybrid/flexible working, generous annual leave, CPD support and progression to higher Building Safety Regulator registration classes,

Qualifications

• Experience with Building Regulations or Building Safety Act is beneficial
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to manage caseload and prioritise tasks

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

West Lancashire Borough Council's Building Control service is recruiting two full-time Building Inspectors to deliver professional excellence, public safety and customer service across the borough. You will manage your own caseload, exercise professional judgement and apply Building Regulations, Building Act and Building Safety Act requirements.

The role offers hybrid/flexible working, generous annual leave, CPD support and progression to higher Building Safety Regulator registration classes,