Principal Registered Building Inspector

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Registered Building Inspector to provide expert advice on compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022. This role involves working closely with clients on Higher Risk Buildings during design, construction, and occupation phases. You'll deliver high-quality projects, contribute to business growth, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers an excellent opportunity for career development in a dynamic, client-facing environment. Join a team that values support and engagement, fostering your potential in the building inspection field.

Benefits

Private medical

Life assurance

Professional membership subscription

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid volunteering days

Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work

Travel insurance

Gym and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Accredited RICS/CABE/CIOB/RIBA status required.
• Extensive experience with Higher Risk Buildings.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Support project teams in design meetings and compliance tracking.

Skills

Project Management

Building Safety Compliance

Client Advisory

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

RICS/CABE/CIOB/RIBA accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

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29.04.2025

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13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Registered Building Inspector (Class 3G/H)

Location: London and surrounding areas

Package: Competitive + car allowance + excellent benefits and rewards package including enhanced maternity/paternity and sick pay

Benefits include:

We offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary, and industry-leading training and development to support your career growth.

Core benefits include:

• Private medical
• Life assurance
• Professional membership subscription
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme and up to
• 2x paid volunteering days a year

Flexible benefits include:

• Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Travel insurance
• Gym and retail discounts
• Option to buy and sell holiday

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice and support to clients on compliance with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated secondary legislation.

The role focuses on advising statutory duty holders on both new and existing buildings categorized as Higher Risk Buildings, during design, construction, and occupation phases.

You will deliver projects to the required quality, contribute to business growth, and provide expert advice on legislative matters related to the Building Safety Act 2022. You will also contribute to continuous improvement and development of new assurance services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Brief project teams on BSA 2022 requirements and duties.
• Support clients during project design meetings.
• Review and advise on competence submissions.
• Identify potential BSA 2022 compliance risks.
• Support review and advice on building control approval (GW2) and completion certification (GW3).
• Review and audit ‘golden thread’ information.
• Coordinate with the Building Control team for timely design reviews and compliance tracking.
• Liaise with the Independent Construction Assessor team for site audits.
• Participate in design team meetings to ensure BSA 2022 compliance.
• Escalate issues to the Director of Assurance Services when necessary.
• Produce client proposals for Assurance Services based on client needs.

Candidate Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate will hold accredited RICS/CABE/CIOB/RIBA status and have extensive post-qualification experience working with Higher Risk Buildings.

• Experience as a Senior Design Manager, Project Manager, or Architect involved in project delivery.
• Knowledge of building systems, construction products, and materials.
• Ability to identify gaps in team competencies using frameworks like PAS Flex 8670.
• Understanding of information management systems and maintaining the golden thread of information.
• Familiarity with technical guidance, standards, and the RIBA Plan of Work.
• Knowledge of the impact of design and construction changes on compliance.
• Understanding of building safety principles: fire safety, structural safety, public safety, and safety management.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Attention to detail, commercial acumen, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage a busy workload effectively.

Flexible working patterns are available to support career progression and work-life balance.

Our culture promotes support and engagement, allowing individuals to fulfill their potential.

At Bureau Veritas, you will work in a dynamic, client-facing environment across sectors like manufacturing, banking, retail, utilities, automotive, public sector, and more.

We encourage strong client relationships, combining technical expertise with service excellence to exceed expectations.