Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A)

Stratford-on-Avon District Council; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratford-on-Avon District Council is seeking a Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A) to deliver statutory Building Control functions across the district. You will appraise plans, inspect building work, and ensure compliance with relevant Acts and Regulations, while managing a varied caseload and supporting stakeholders at all levels.

You will join a welcoming team, with opportunities to develop your registration towards covering categories A–F within Class 2.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload of Class 2A Building Control work.
• Strong working knowledge of the Building Regulations, Building Act 1984 and relevant professional codes of practice.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently within the limits of your competence, exercising sound judgement and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, capable of meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assess Building Regulation applications for Class 2A buildings and undertake plan appraisals and site inspections. Manage a caseload of applications, including new submissions, regularisation and reversion cases, ensuring accurate records are maintained. Undertake enforcement actions for non‑compliance, including investigations, formal notices, evidence gathering and preparing cases for prosecution. Respond to and coordinate dangerous structure assessments, including participation in the out‑of‑hours rota. Provide clear, professional advice to applicants, contractors, internal teams and external agencies to support safe and compliant development. Promote positive working relationships and support continual improvement and customer satisfaction across Building Control services.

Skills

Building regulation expertise

Site inspections

Regulatory enforcement

Communication skills

Job description

Stratford-on-Avon District Council is seeking a Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A) to deliver statutory Building Control functions across the district. You will appraise plans, inspect building work, and ensure compliance with relevant Acts and Regulations, while managing a varied caseload and supporting stakeholders at all levels.

You will join a welcoming team, with opportunities to develop your registration towards covering categories A–F within Class 2.