Building Inspector

5 Star Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Recruitment seeks an entry-level Building Control support role focused on residential projects. Under supervision, you will undertake site inspections, complete assessments, and help ensure compliance with building regulations while progressing toward Class 2 registration.

You will work under supervision to deliver a range of Building Control activities, maintain records, and engage with architects, builders, and developers to resolve queries and promote compliance.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in literacy and numeracy is required.
• 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English, maths and science; two other subjects.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site inspections and technical assessments under supervision.
• Provide information and feedback about compliance with building regulations.
• Assist in investigations and prepare reports and statements.

Skills

Customer service

Reading building plans

Conflict management

Time management

Education

NVQ level 2 in literacy and numeracy

5 GCSEs including English, maths, science

Tools

Uniform

Idox

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role purpose

Whilst under supervision, undertake site inspections and technical assessments and make decisions based on those assessments within the scope of the Building Safety Regulator Class 1 registration.

Roles at this level are entry level for those wishing to follow a career in Building Control.

The work relates primarily to residential projects and will require the successful completion of vocational training.

Typical activities

Knowledge, skills & experience

Undertake a course of study and achieve the qualification within 12 months in order to register with Building Safety Regulator to work on residential construction projects within Class 2, category A.

Whilst under technical supervision, undertake the delivery of a range of activities within Building Control and provide information and feedback about compliance with building regulations.

Whilst under technical supervision, undertake inspections of building works within a defined programme and within statutory frameworks and take necessary action to deal with dangerous structures to maintain public safety.

Whilst under technical supervision, undertake site inspections in relation to dangerous structures and carry out actions and enforcement work as required.

Whilst under technical supervision, assist in technical investigations and prepare reports, collect evidence, and prepare statements for others to take action.

Whilst under technical supervision. advise on and correctly apply building regulations to resolve queries from architects, builders, contractors, and developers, escalating the complex queries to others.

Whilst under technical supervision, provide information and advice to others on a range of subjects within a specific area of work to encourage compliance with and understanding of legislation and guidance on Building Control matters.

Whilst under technical supervision, communicate with colleagues, contractors and other partner agencies through verbal reports and keeping records of site visits and technical activities completed in accordance with procedures and guidelines.

React positively to feedback from businesses, customers, colleagues and partner agencies and the public to promote future business.

NVQ level 2 in literacy and numeracy and 5 GCSEs at grade C or above in English, maths, a science and two other subjects.

Eligible for acceptance on course sanctioned by the Building Safety Regulator that is necessary to obtain a Class 2 registration. This includes but is not limited to courses provided by Local Authority Building Control (LABC).

A good approach to learning sufficient to obtain the Building Safety Regulator Class 2 registration within the set time taken to complete any required course plus one year.

Previous work experience in a customer service environment and within the building industry to enable working with stakeholders and engaging with the public.

Ability to manage confrontational situations to prevent escalation.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of building regulations and legislation governing building development, and the ability to read building plans.

Ability to manage own workload to meet agreed deadlines and complete learning assignments.

Ability to maintain written records to justify decisions made in relation to the practical application of building regulations within the context of audit.

Good IT skills in programmes such as Uniform and Idox as well as Microsoft Office programmes.

Understanding of professional boundaries.