Principal Registered Building Inspector

Jobsgopublic; England; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Registered Building Inspector to join their Building Control team. The ideal candidate will have the required qualifications and a track record in Local Authority Building Control. The role includes undertaking inspections, managing the team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position offers hybrid working options and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Free car parking

At least 23 days’ paid leave per year

Qualifications

• Minimum Class 2F / 4 Registered Building Inspector qualification.
• Corporate membership of RICS / CABE (or equivalent).
• Proven track record within Local Authority Building Control.
• Full and current driving license with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general Building Control duties.
• Check plans and carry out site inspections.
• Manage the Building Control team when required.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Job description

Principal Registered Building Inspector

Salary: Circa £67,000 (potentially more for exceptional candidate)

Plus - essential car user allowance

Location: Staines upon Thames

Working pattern : Full time (36 hours per week)

We are inviting applications from enthusiastic and qualified individuals to join our small but experienced Building Control team. You are required to be qualified to a minimum of Class 2F / 4 Registered Building Inspector and be a corporate member of RICS / CABE (or equivalent). You will also have a proven track record within Local Authority Building Control.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking all general Building Control duties including the checking of plans and carrying out site inspections within the borough to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements; dealing with dangerous structures within the borough; and ensuring the use of the Council’s enforcement powers under the terms of the Building Act and Building Safety Act. You will report to the Group Head of Place, Protection and Prosperity and, in their absence, you will be responsible for managing the Building Control team when required to do so. As a member of the Spelthorne team, you will be expected to have not only an in-depth knowledge of construction but also all allied legislation relating to Building Control matters. You will be able to work under your own initiative and be committed to providing a first class level of service to our customers. In order to fulfil the duties associated with the post you require to hold a full and current driving license and have access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes.

This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.

Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network. Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.

For further details of the post please call our Principal Building Control Surveyor, Steve Bowden, on 01784 446365.

In return we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme, free car parking and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year.