Class 3 Registered Building Inspector

Carrington West; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in West London is seeking a seasoned Registered Building Inspector (Class 3) for a full-time, initial 6-month contract. In this senior-level role, you will manage high-risk projects, provide technical leadership, and ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act. Candidates should have Class 3 registration and extensive experience in Local Authority Building Control. The position offers £85 per hour, requiring a proactive individual with strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Qualifications

• Registered Building Inspector Class 3 status is essential.
• Experience in Local Authority Building Control is required.
• In-depth knowledge of the Building Safety Act is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Building Control duties for high-risk buildings.
• Determine compliance with Building Regulations.
• Lead technical cases for high-rise developments.
• Provide expert advice to teams and developers.
• Perform site inspections and plan checks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Complex caseload management

Education

Registered Building Inspector Class 3 status

Knowledge of Building Regulations and Approved Documents

Job description

Registered Building Inspector - Class 3

West London Local Authority

£85 per hour (Umbrella)

Initial 6-month contract | Full-time

A West London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Registered Building Inspector (Class 3) to join their Building Control service on an initial 6-month contract.

This is a senior-level role, suited to an RBI who can manage complex and high-risk workstreams, provide technical leadership, and support the authority in meeting statutory obligations under the Building Safety Act.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out Building Control duties across complex and higher-risk buildings in line with Class 3 registration
• Assess and determine compliance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation
• Lead on complex technical cases, including high-rise and high-risk developments
• Provide expert technical advice to internal teams, applicants, developers and consultants
• Undertake site inspections, plan checking and enforcement action where required
• Support service delivery, quality assurance and compliance with new regulatory frameworks

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Registered Building Inspector Class 3 status
• Strong experience working within a Local Authority Building Control environment
• In‑depth knowledge of Building Regulations, Approved Documents and the Building Safety Act
• Confidence managing complex caseloads and high-risk buildings
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Apply now or contact us to discuss the role in confidence