Class 3H Building inspector

Carriera Limited; Little London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carriera Limited is recruiting a Registered Building Inspector (Class 3H) for a senior role based in Central London with hybrid working. You will shape technical standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safe, high‑rise projects with a client-facing, commercially minded approach.

The role requires Class 3H registration, engagement with high-risk/high-rise sectors, and contribution to a business plan for growth within building control under the new regime.

Qualifications

• Must hold Class 3H registration.
• Extensive knowledge of building regulations and the new regime.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of building control policy and technical standards.
• Provide expert technical advice for regulatory frameworks and guidance.
• Deliver input to MDTs including Gateway 2 applications and safety case assessments.
• Support policy teams with expertise at meetings and forums.

Skills

Class 3H

Building regulations

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Building Inspector – (Must be Class 3H)

Sector: Property & Construction
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Salary: £90,000 – £120,000 (dependent on fee income / work secured)

I am working exclusively with a well-established client to appoint an experienced and highly capable Registered Building Inspector ( Must be Class 3H) to join their strong and growing team, based from a central London office.

This is a senior opportunity within building control under the new regulatory regime. You will play a key role in shaping technical standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality buildings—particularly within the high-risk and high-rise sector.

The successful candidate will be client-facing and commercially minded, with the ability to build strong relationships and ideally bring an existing network of contacts. You will also be expected to contribute to the strategic growth of the division, including the development of a clear business plan for future expansion.

Please note: Candidates must hold Class 3H registration to be considered. High-risk / high-rise buildings are a core specialism of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and review of building control policy, technical standards, and guidance, including building regulations and Dutyholder compliance.
• Provide expert technical advice to support regulatory frameworks and operational guidance, particularly where building control interfaces with Gateway decisions, Golden Thread requirements, and occupation-stage duties.
• Deliver specialist building control input to multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs), including Gateway 2 applications, Safety Case Report assessments, investigations, and enforcement activity.
• Support internal and external technical policy teams by contributing expertise at relevant meetings and forums.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Building Inspector – Class 3H.
• Extensive technical knowledge of building regulations, compliance requirements, and the new regulatory regime.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply regulatory frameworks to complex scenarios.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with proven experience working effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements to support your application.

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