Registered Building Inspector (Min BSR Class 2B. Ideally 2D-F)

Build Insight; Essex; Remote; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Insight in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Building Inspector to lead compliance across domestic and commercial projects, liaising with clients, design teams, architects and contractors.

You will provide professional support as the compliance lead, produce detailed inspection records, mentor colleagues, and stay aligned with Building Regulations, with flexible remote work and 25 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Chartered professional membership with RICS, CIOB or CABE.
• Class 2B/2D-3 Building Inspector certification with the BSR.
• Level 6 qualification in Building Control, Construction, or related discipline.
• Experience with Building Regulations and enforcement actions.
• Proficient IT use and ability to develop efficient systems.
• Access to a car and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients, design team and contractors at key project stages.
• Carry out inspections per risk-based regime for Class 2/3.
• Assess and process building control applications.
• Produce inspection records and maintain digital files.
• Attend site visits across service area.
• Mentor colleagues and participate in CPD.
• Keep up to date with legislation and guidance.

Skills

Building regulations

Stakeholder communication

Independent worker

Mentoring

IT systems

Education

Level 6 qualification in Building Control or Construction

Chartered membership (RICS/CIOB/CABE)

Tools

BlueBeam

Job description

Our registered building inspectors manage a range of interesting projects from small domestic extensions tomajor commercial developments, liaising with clients, design teams, architects and builders. You will provideprofessional support to them acting as the compliance lead, whilst ensuring that value is added for ourcustomers, at each stage of the build process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties of the post include, but are not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with clients, the design team and Contractors at key stages of the process,

ensuring satisfactory compliance oversight in line with relevant legislation.

• Carry out inspections in line with Build Insight’s risk-based inspection regime on building projectswithin your class of competence (Class 2/3), ensuring compliance with Building Regulations andassociated legislation.
• Provide professional communication with stakeholders.
• Assess and process building control applications.
• Support LAs with their regularisation process where reversion of projects is required
• Produce accurate, detailed inspection records and maintain digital records in line with QA systems and in accordance with the Code of Conduct for RBIs.
• Ensure relevant statutory periods are adhered to and take action as required.
• Issue plan certificates as requested and issue of Final Certificates as appropriate Investigate and resolve breaches of the Building Regulations, working collaboratively with LocalAuthorities where necessary.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, construction practices, and regulatory guidance.
• Take all reasonable steps to attend site visits across the agreed service area as required.
• Participate in mentoring colleagues and perform supervisory activities with developing inspectors.
• Participate in internal training, peer reviews, and continuing professional development (CPD)

activities.

• Ability to work at height and climb ladders.
• Take active responsibility for own safety and apply a reasonable awareness of others on sites.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Building Control service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• A chartered professional membership with RICS, CIOB or CABE.
• Registered as a minimum Class 2B (ideally 2D-F) or Class 3 Building Inspector with the BSR.
• Level 6 qualification in Building Control, Construction, or related discipline.
• Solid construction industry experience and knowledge of Building Regulations and the ability to make
• pragmatic decisions.
• Demonstrate customer focused approach
• High standard of written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient use of IT systems and development of systems to improve efficiencies and effectiveness
• Ability to use BlueBeam software
• An in depth understanding of relevant legislation, guidance and associated documentation
• Access to a car and a full UK driving licence.
• Experience working with Building Control bodies (public or private).
• Experience handling enforcement actions or compliance issues.
• Knowledge of working with application management software systems
• Remote based role with periodic office presence as required
• Leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays;
• Employer pension contribution of 6% with a minimum employee contribution of 2%;
• Death in Service Benefit of 3 x salary;
• Free allocated parking nearby
• Flexible working provisions;
• Excellent training and development opportunities.

SALARY

Up to £70,000 (Dependant on experience)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Broste Rivers Ltd fully supports the terms of The Equality Act 2010. We are an equal opportunities employerand do not discriminate on any grounds. We want a diverse workforce which reflects our community andwelcome applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, sexualorientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, and maternity and marital or civil partnership status.