Registered Building Inspector

Brandon James; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector pension

Life assurance

Hybrid working

Training opportunities

23 days leave

Job summary

Brandon James in Birmingham is seeking a Registered Building Inspector to support statutory Building Control services across a varied portfolio.

You will undertake duties under the Building Act 1984 and Building Safety Act 2022, assess compliance, and conduct site inspections while providing professional advice.

This role offers hybrid working, a competitive local Government salary, and a strong benefits package including pension, life assurance, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Class 2A Building Inspector registration/licence, or above.
• Previous professional experience within Building Control.
• Up-to-date portfolio demonstrating relevant competence.
• Strong knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations and associated legislation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction methods, materials and technology.
• Understanding of dangerous structures legislation and procedures.
• Strong communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.
• Good time management, workload planning and IT skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory duties under the Building Act 1984, Building Safety Act 2022 and related standards.
• Assess Building Regulations compliance and carry out site inspections.
• Provide professional technical advice to developers, construction professionals and duty holders.
• Liaise with the Building Safety Regulator, Planning Authority, Fire Authority and Water Authority.
• Manage workload across site, office and remote environments; maintain records.
• Support development of less experienced team members where appropriate.

Skills

Class 2A registration

Building Regulations

Portfolio evidence

Building Act knowledge

Construction methods

Dangerous structures

Communication

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

Registered Building Inspector

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary: £35,412 - £44,075 + £5,000

Hours: 36.5 hours per week

Permanent | Hybrid Working

An established public-sector building consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Registered Building Inspector to strengthen their Building Control service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional team responsible for delivering statutory Building Control services across a varied portfolio of projects.

The Registered Building Inspector Role

You will undertake statutory duties in accordance with the Building Act 1984, Building Safety Act 2022, Building Inspector Competence Framework, Operational Standards and associated Building Regulations.

The position will involve undertaking restricted and unrestricted activities appropriate to your registration and competence. You will assess Building Regulations compliance, carry out site inspections and provide professional technical advice to developers, construction professionals and duty holders.

You will liaise with the Building Safety Regulator, Planning Authority, Fire Authority and Water Authority, while supporting enforcement activity relating to non-compliant works and dangerous structures. You will manage your own workload across site, office and remote environments, maintain accurate records and support the development of less experienced team members where appropriate.

The Registered Building Inspector Experience

The successful candidate will require:

• A minimum Class 2A Building Inspector registration/licence, or above
• Previous professional experience within Building Control
• An up-to-date portfolio demonstrating relevant competence
• Strong knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations and associated legislation
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction methods, materials and technology
• Understanding of dangerous structures legislation and procedures
• Strong communication, negotiation and report-writing skills
• Good time management, workload planning and IT skills
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

The Registered Building Inspector Package

£35,412 - £44,075 + £5,000

Exceptional Local Authority Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

Life assurance

30 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Hybrid working and flexitime

Payment of professional fees

Significant investment in learning and professional development

Employee assistance programme, including access to counselling services

Retail discounts and volunteering opportunities

Gym/fitness studio and secure cycle spaces

Roof terrace and on-site coffee shopThe employer is committed to equal opportunities and operates a flexible hybrid-working approach, balancing the needs of the role with individual lifestyles. Their flexitime policy provides further support for a positive work/life balance, with the team typically attending their Birmingham office one or two days per week.

This permanent Registered Building Inspector opportunity offers technical responsibility, flexibility, continued professional development and an excellent public-sector benefits package