Building Inspector - All Levels

Brandon James; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Supplement

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting for Building Inspector roles of all levels in Birmingham. Hybrid pattern with 1–2 days in the office; permanent contracts. Salary up to £64,681 plus a £5,000 Market Supplement.

Roles involve managing caseloads, reviewing applications, inspecting sites and providing technical advice to stakeholders across varied projects within Birmingham's Building Control service.

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Regulations submissions and technical guidance.
• Ability to assess drawings and supporting documents.
• Strong inspection and site visit capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review Building Regulations applications and technical submissions.
• Assess drawings, specifications and supporting documentation.
• Undertake site inspections throughout the construction process.
• Identify non-compliance and agree appropriate solutions.
• Provide clear technical advice to architects, contractors and clients.
• Manage applications from submission to completion.
• Maintain accurate records and inspection notes.
• Apply current Building Regulations and guidance.

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