Building Inspector – All Levels

Brandon James Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon James Ltd. is recruiting for Building Inspector levels in Birmingham with a hybrid pattern ( typically 1–2 days in the office).

The roles involve reviewing Building Regulations submissions, inspecting sites, and providing technical guidance to developers and clients across a varied portfolio of projects. Salary ranges from £35,412 up to £64,681 depending on level, with an additional £5,000 Market Supplement and permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience with Building Regulations applications and technical submissions
• Ability to assess drawings and supporting documentation
• Experience undertaking site inspections across construction stages

Responsibilities

• Reviewing Building Regulations applications and technical submissions
• Assessing drawings, specifications and supporting documentation
• Undertaking site inspections throughout the construction process
• Identifying non-compliance and proposing solutions
• Providing technical guidance to architects, contractors and clients
• Managing applications from submission to completion
• Maintaining records and inspection notes
• Applying current Building Regulations and guidance
• Supporting colleagues on complex cases
• Managing workload and priorities effectively

Job description

Building Inspector – All Levels | Birmingham | Up to £64,681 + £5,000 Market Supplement

Location: Birmingham
Working pattern: Hybrid, typically 1 to 2 days per week in the office
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £64,681 + £5,000 Market Supplement

I’m recruiting across Building Inspector, Senior Building Inspector and Specialist Building Inspector levels for permanent opportunities in Birmingham.

These positions sit within an established Building Control service, offering the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of projects throughout the city. You’ll be responsible for helping ensure developments comply with Building Regulations, providing technical advice and working closely with clients, designers, developers and contractors.

At Building Inspector level, you’ll manage your own caseload within your registered competence, reviewing applications, assessing plans and carrying out inspections at key stages of construction.

As you move into the senior and specialist positions, you’ll take responsibility for increasingly complex projects, provide technical guidance to colleagues and stakeholders, and support the resolution of more challenging regulatory and compliance matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing Building Regulations applications and technical submissions
• Assessing drawings, specifications and supporting documentation
• Undertaking site inspections throughout the construction process
• Identifying non-compliance and agreeing appropriate solutions
• Providing clear technical advice to architects, contractors, developers and clients
• Managing applications from initial submission through to completion
• Maintaining accurate records and inspection notes
• Applying current Building Regulations, legislation and technical guidance
• Supporting colleagues on complex or unusual cases
• Managing your own workload and priorities effectively

Salary and registration requirements vary depending on level:

Building Inspector level: £35,412 to £44,075 + £5,000 Market Supplement, minimum Class 2 registration

Senior level: £45,091 to £53,460 + £5,000 Market Supplement, minimum Class 2B-F registration

Specialist level: £54,495 to £64,681 + £5,000 Market Supplement, minimum Class 3 registration

Location: Birmingham
Working pattern: Hybrid, typically 1 to 2 days per week in the office
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £64,681 + £5,000 Market Supplement

If you’re a Building Inspector considering your next move and would like to understand which level best matches your experience and registration, get in touch for a confidential conversation.