Principal Registered Building Inspector

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking an experienced Principal Building Control Officer in the West Midlands for an initial 6-month temporary assignment with a Local Authority. You will lead a team, conduct inspections, and ensure high-quality building control decisions in a dynamic environment.

Role requires Chartered status or equivalent with CIOB/RICS/CABE, Class 2D Registration, and strong leadership and communication skills. Office and site presence required with flexible pattern.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications from a recognised chartered institute, specialising in Building Control.
• Minimum Class 2D Registration.
• Chartered status with CIOB, RICS, or CABE.
• Strong leadership, communication, and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex Building Control applications with accreditation.
• Conduct on-site inspections and plan checks (≈2 days/week).
• Respond to dangerous structures to protect public safety.
• Enforce Building Regulations and Building Act as required.
• Supervise senior and junior surveyors and admin staff.
• Deputise for Building Control Manager when needed.
• Support implementation of BSR standards.
• Contribute to service improvements and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical expertise

Education

Class 2D Registration

Chartered status (CIOB/RICS/CABE)

Job description

Principal Building Control Officer Local Authority Contract | Full Time | £70-£75 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Location: West Midlands

Are you an experienced and qualified Building Control professional ready to step into a leadership role? we are working with a Local Authority in the West Midlands who are seeking a Principal Building Control Officer to join their team on an initial 6-month temporary assignment, playing a key role in delivering high-quality Building Control services across the district.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Building Control Manager, you will lead on a variety of complex applications and provide technical expertise while supporting and supervising a dedicated team. This is a dynamic, hands-on role combining office-based work, site inspections, and leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and plan checking (minimum 2 days on-site per week)
• Assess a wide range of Building Control applications aligned with your accreditation
• Respond to dangerous structures and ensure public safety
• Enforce Building Regulations and the Building Act where necessary
• Supervise and support senior and junior surveyors, as well as administrative staff
• Deputise for the Building Control Manager when required
• Support the implementation of BSR operational standards
• Contribute to service improvements and procedural changes

Working Pattern

• Minimum 1 day per week office-based
• 2 days per week conducting site inspections across the district
• Remaining time flexible depending on workload

About You

• Professional qualifications from a recognised chartered institute, specialising in Building Control
• Minimum Class 2D Registration
• Chartered status with CIOB, RICS, or CABE
• Strong leadership, communication, and technical expertise

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact within a forward-thinking local authority, contributing to the safety, compliance, and development of the district.

Interested?

If you're ready to take on a rewarding interim leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.