Building Control Inspector — MarketRate Pay, Flexible Hybrid

West Lancashire Borough Council; Ormskirk; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-rate supplement

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

CPD and competency development support

Progression to higher Building Safety

Varied caseload

Professional development culture

Job summary

West Lancashire Borough Council is seeking a Building Control Inspector to deliver the Council's Building Control service and support the Building Safety Regime. You will manage your own caseload across a varied borough portfolio, exercising professional judgement with the backing of an experienced team.

You will hold membership with CABE or RICS and be registered with the Building Safety Regulator (Class 2D), with a focus on progression we build strong professional competence and compliance

Qualifications

• Must hold registration with the Building Safety Regulator as a Building Inspector (minimum Class 2D).
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CABE or RICS is required.

Responsibilities

• 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 best practice.
• Prepare reports and deliver work programmes to targets.
• Act as ambassador for the Council and comply with Building Safety Regulator requirements.
• Provide specialist support to the Building Safety Regulator.
• Deputise for the Building Control Technical Manager where appropriate.

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Plan checking

Site inspections

Enforcement actions

Stakeholder engagement

Driving licence

Communication skills

Time management

Digital Building Control knowledge

Education

Building Safety Regulator registration (Class 2D)

CABe/RICS membership

Tools

Building Control software

Job description

West Lancashire Borough Council is seeking a Building Control Inspector to deliver the Council's Building Control service and support the Building Safety Regime. You will manage your own caseload across a varied borough portfolio, exercising professional judgement with the backing of an experienced team.

You will hold membership with CABE or RICS and be registered with the Building Safety Regulator (Class 2D), with a focus on progression we build strong professional competence and compliance