Building Inspector

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Class 2A Registered Building Inspector to join their dynamic team during an exciting phase of growth. This role involves managing a portfolio of projects, ensuring compliance with building regulations, and mentoring junior staff. The company values work-life balance and continuous professional development, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about building safety and compliance. If you are detail-oriented and ready to advocate for high standards in building control, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to make pragmatic decisions for safe buildings.
• Chartered or working towards full corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects ensuring compliance with building regulations.
• Support and mentor less experienced technical staff.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-management

Risk assessment

Education

Chartered membership of Chartered Institute of Building Engineers

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership

Technical Class 2A Registered Building Inspector status

Job description

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About the Company - Assent has seen huge success and growth in recent years, and we are now looking for a Class 2A Registered Building Inspector. People are at the heart of our business, we pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, making our employees a priority to best ensure work-life balance, flexibility where possible and promote continuous training and development for all. The Registered Building Inspector will be joining us at an amazing and exciting time of development and growth and will contribute significantly to the profitable long-term growth of the business and advocate the values / culture of the business.

About the Role - To undertake the role, the post holder will deal with a range of building control and integrated planning and housing adaptation duties. Responsible for the day-to-day project management of multiple projects, ensuring, as far as practicable, compliance with building regulations and associated standards of construction projects and/or conversion projects.

Responsibilities

1. Supporting and mentoring less experienced technical staff to ensure our standards and service levels in all aspects of RBCA and related activities are achieved
2. Support the introduction/delivery of new products and services as required
3. Assessing applications
4. Attending meetings, training sessions and seminars, as required by the business
5. An advocate for Assent, representing the business in a professional manner
6. Taking responsibility for a portfolio of projects within a geographical area
7. Providing technical support and guidance to clients and less experienced members of the team
8. Effective time management to optimise inspection visits to sites and in relation to plan checking requirements
9. Recording and maintaining accurate inspection records
10. Managing relationships with customers to promote business development
11. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, both internal and external, forging meaningful relationships

Qualifications:

1. Keen eye for detail and process oriented
2. Ability to make pragmatic decisions to achieve safe and compliant buildings
3. Able to work with the minimum of supervision/remotely in line with established policies and procedures
4. Good communication and interpersonal skills
5. Chartered or working towards full corporate membership of Chartered Institute of Building Engineers or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
6. Hold and maintain appropriate Technical Class 2A Registered Building Inspector (RBI) status
7. Conversant with relevant legislation, technical guidance and knowledge of the impact of The Building Safety Act (2022)
8. Health and Safety knowledge
9. A knowledge of the construction design process and RIBA Stages of work
10. Competency framework and code of professional conduct rules
11. Knowledge of customer care and the principles of equal opportunities in providing a Building Control function
12. A track record in ensuring compliance and enforcement with the Building Regulations. Working towards and gaining experience of different types of buildings and projects
13. Effective self-management of site inspections and reporting
14. Assessing safety and risk. Working experience in a building control environment
15. Develop strong internal working relationships across all areas of the business
16. Relationship management and development across all teams and stakeholders
17. Build and maintain client relationships across a mix of design and construction teams
18. Assessing compliance against regulation & legislation
19. Plan checking across a wide range of project types