Building Control Inspectors

Reading Borough Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Building Control Inspector to ensure safety and compliance of developments. You'll conduct inspections, advise clients, and assess plans. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in Building Control and be registered with the Building Safety Regulator. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site day nursery

Life Assurance

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Building Control across various projects including residential and commercial.
• Thorough understanding of Building Regulations and legislation.
• Competence at Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and advise on Building Regulation requirements.
• Assess plans for compliance with regulations.
• Investigate reports of dangerous structures.

Skills

Building Control experience

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Technical advice

Customer service

Education

Registration with Building Safety Regulator at Level 2a

Job description

As a Building Control Inspector, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, sustainability, and compliance of new developments across the Reading Borough. Reading is a vibrant, growing town with a rich architectural mix and a forward-thinking vision for development.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About The Role

Building Inspector: £37,280 to £41,771 + £8,000 Market Supplement = £45,280 to £49,771 Per year. Senior Building Inspector: £42,839 to £47,181 + £8,000 Market Supplement = £50,839 to £55,181 Per year.

As a key member of our Building Control Team, you will carry out inspections on a variety of building projects - ranging from domestic extensions to major commercial developments - to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation.

You Will

• Conduct site inspections and advise developers, builders, and homeowners on meeting Building Regulation requirements.
• Assess plans and specifications for compliance with regulations.
• Investigate reports of dangerous structures and contribute to enforcement actions when necessary.
• Provide technical advice and excellent customer service to clients, colleagues, and external partners.

About You

We are looking for someone with substantial experience in Building Control, gained through working across a diverse range of projects including residential, commercial, and complex developments. You will have a thorough understanding of the Building Regulations and associated legislation, with demonstrated competence at Level 2.

Candidates must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator at a minimum level of 2a.

About Reading

Reading is a vibrant town subject to considerable development growth and that brings with it a large and varied case load for the building control team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at a time of significant changes in the Building Control profession.

Benefits

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

• Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.
• Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency.
• Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance striving to be even better and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
• Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.

We offer support to grow and develop your career with in-house training and the opportunity to attend continuing professional development events. A competitive salary is offered alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 after 5 years service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities.
• Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS).
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted.
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact the Building Control Team Leader Paul Boland via email or via phone: [phone].

Closing Date: Sunday 21st September 2025. Interview Date: To be confirmed. Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received.