Building Control Inspector - Team Leader

ZipRecruiter; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A city in the UK seeks a Building Control Team Leader / Principal Inspector to oversee complex cases and mentor staff, ensuring safety and compliance. Offering a salary of £55,000-£60,000 plus benefits like flexible working, this respected role focuses on high standards within a growing urban environment.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

Up to 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid professional membership fees

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes

Access to discounted healthcare and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Building Control and technical compliance.
• Confidence in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional working.
• Commitment to high professional standards and service quality.

Responsibilities

• Leading on complex and high-risk Building Control cases.
• Acting as the senior technical reference for a team of inspectors.
• Mentoring, guiding, and supporting team development.

Skills

Mentoring skills

Problem-solving abilities

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative leadership

Education

Registered Building Inspector (RBI) at Class 2D or above

Job description

Job Description

Lead with Purpose. Empower Others. Shape Safer Spaces.
Building Control Team Leader / Principal Inspector | £55,000-£60,000 | Mentorship & Technical Leadership Role

An ambitious city is seeking a confident, experienced Building Control Team Leader / Principal Inspector to lead on complex cases, mentor colleagues, and help deliver safe, high-quality development across a rapidly growing urban environment. This is a unique opportunity to lead from within-using experience, support, and technical skill to guide the future of Building Control.

The Role

Sitting just beneath the Building Control Manager, this is a pivotal leadership role that blends senior technical oversight with hands-on team support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on complex and high-risk Building Control cases




• Acting as the senior technical reference for a team of inspectors




• Mentoring, guiding, and supporting team development




• Working collaboratively with developers, architects, and internal stakeholders




• Driving high standards of safety, compliance, and service




• Supporting the evolution of team practices, standards, and strategic direction

The Ideal Candidate

Applicants must be a Registered Building Inspector (RBI) at Class 2D or above, with:

• Significant experience in Building Control and technical compliance




• Strong mentoring skills and a collaborative leadership style




• Excellent judgement and problem-solving abilities




• Confidence in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional working




• A calm, positive, solutions-focused mindset




• Commitment to high professional standards and service quality

The Offer

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum, with potential for additional payments based on experience and market conditions.

This is a respected leadership role within a modern, people-first Building Control service. The successful candidate will be trusted with autonomy, supported in development, and recognised for their expertise.

Benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working options




• Up to 26 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas leave




• Monthly flex days and the option to purchase more leave




• Paid professional membership fees




• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme




• Wagestream financial wellbeing platform




• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes




• Access to discounted healthcare, gym, and wellbeing services




• Learning and leadership development pathways, including mentoring and CPD




• Staff discounts, wellbeing programmes, and more

Lead with Integrity. Support Growth. Set the Standard.
For those ready to step into a leadership role that puts people, quality, and progress first, this is the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Legal Requirement: Applicants must be a Registered Building Inspector (RBI) approved by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). This is a statutory requirement and applications not meeting this standard cannot be considered.