Registered Building Inspector (Band 2/Grade 7)

Health and Safety Executive; Ashford; On-site; GBP 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A regulatory body for building safety in England is seeking a Building Control Professional. This role involves providing specialist advice, assisting in regulatory decisions, and requires substantial experience in building control regulation. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and strong support for professional development. Ideal candidates will have a focus on higher-risk buildings and strong communication skills, with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial experience assessing compliance with building regulations.
• Ability to apply technical and regulatory information pragmatically.
• Proven track record of producing clear technical advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice to regulatory teams.
• Assist in interpreting complex submissions for compliance.
• Participate in meetings offering evidence-based decision making.

Skills

Experience in building control regulation

Ability to interpret technical information

Excellent written communication skills

Experience in multi-disciplinary environments

Competence to work on higher-risk buildings

Membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is transforming building safety regulation across England, ensuring that residents are safe and feel secure in their homes. We are seeking a Building Control Professional to join BSR and help shape the future of building practice in England by providing direct support to our Multi‑Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) to ensure regulatory decisions are technically robust and proportionate.

Working Pattern

Part‑time working hours are available for this role. Applicants who can commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice to MDTs reviewing and peer‑reviewing building control applications.
• Support regulatory and policy teams in the interpretation of the Building Regulations 2010.
• Assist Regulatory Leads and caseworkers in interpreting complex submissions for compliance with building regulation and statutory processes.
• Participate in MDT meetings, case validation discussions, and relevant regulatory panels, offering advice to support robust evidence‑based decision making.
• Identify and address procedural or technical failings in applications and advise on appropriate regulatory responses.
• Support the development of tools and resources to improve consistency in regulatory decision‑making, including validation templates and enforcement guidance.
• Contribute to learning across BSR by producing guidance notes and helping shape training for operational colleagues and MDT participants.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in building control regulation, including assessing compliance with building regulations and overseeing complex or higher‑risk building projects.
• Ability to interpret technical and regulatory information and apply it pragmatically in support of proportionate enforcement or regulatory decision making.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise and accessible technical advice and guidance.
• Experience working in multi‑disciplinary environments and contributing technical assurance in decision‑making contexts whilst maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Professionally qualified building control professional, with demonstrable competence to work on higher‑risk buildings and registered as a Class 3 Category H Registered Building Inspector.
• Full member of RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £62,898, plus HSE contribution of £18,221 to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Flexible working options and an environment that encourages inclusion and diversity.
• Learning and development tailored to the role.
• Family‑friendly policies, 25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after five years’ service, plus bank holidays and Civil Service privilege leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, E‑Gift Cards, and vouchers via partner EdenRed.

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, and nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK.
• EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein nationals and family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme.
• Individual with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020.
• Turkish nationals and certain family members of Turkish nationals who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to attracting, retaining and investing in talent wherever it is found. We run a Disability Confident Scheme and welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.

Working for the Civil Service

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities.