Registered Building Inspector

Pertemps; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Class 3 Registered Building Inspector in London to lead technical services across Building Control. The role involves managing dangerous structures, enforcing regulations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess MRICS membership and significant experience in Building Control. This position offers a temporary contract for 3 months with a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ post-qualification experience, preferably in Building Control.
• Experience in enforcement, investigations and prosecutions.
• Experience managing complex casework, including higher-risk buildings and dangerous structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of technical services across Building Control.
• Manage responses to dangerous structures with emergency services.
• Enforce the Building Act 1984 and Building Safety Act 2022.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the Building Act 1984

Good IT skills

Strong report writing and briefing skills

Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Education

Professional membership of MRICS, CABE or equivalent

Job description

Class 3 Registered Building Inspector (inside IR35)

Planning & Conservation – Building Control

Location: London

Contract Type: Temporary

Competitive: Day rate (Umbrella)

Duration: 3 months (rolling)

Responsible to: Head of Building Control

Responsible for: Senior and Building Control Surveyors

Interviews to take place ASAP with a view to a start soon thereafter

Overview

• To lead the delivery of technical services across Building Control, ensuring all work complies with legislation and regulations.
• To support the Building Safety Regulator in regulating and enforcing standards for higher-risk buildings.
• To manage the response to dangerous structures and liaise with emergency services to ensure public safety.
• To contribute to the management of the Building Control service and deputise for senior managers where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and prepare reports on building regulations, building safety, dangerous structures and land charges.
• Contribute to government consultations and technical reviews.
• Enforce the Building Act 1984 and Building Safety Act 2022, including investigations, serving notices and prosecutions.
• Inspect demolitions and temporary structures, issuing licences and notices.
• Review fire safety information submitted with planning applications.
• Ensure surveyors meet competency requirements set by the Building Safety Regulator.
• Contribute to emergency planning for dangerous structures.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GDPR, Freedom of Information and equal opportunities policies.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Qualifications: Professional membership of MRICS, CABE or equivalent.
• Class 3 Registered Building Inspector.

Experience

• At least five years’ post-qualification experience, preferably in Building Control.
• Experience in enforcement, investigations and prosecutions.
• Experience managing complex casework, including higher-risk buildings and dangerous structures.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of the Building Act 1984 and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Able to apply legislation while ensuring compliance and safety.
• Good IT skills – able to prepare reports, correspondence and manage records.
• Awareness of the commercial environment for Building Control.
• Strong report writing and briefing skills.

Communication Skills

• Able to explain technical information clearly.
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Able to advise and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

Personal Qualities

• Able to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Decisive and proactive.
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise.
• Committed to continuous professional development.