Registered Building Inspectors Class 1, Class 2A, or Class 2A-D

Cambridge City Council; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Flexible working

Annual leave 25-30 days

Cycle to Work

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cambridge City Council is seeking professional and customer focused registered Building Inspectors for the 3C Building Control service. The role requires strong technical knowledge, sound professional judgement and a practical approach to enforcement and compliance.

The successful candidate will contribute to high standards of customer service, collaborate across a shared service and local authority environment, and participate in audits, projects and service improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Control, Building Surveying or a related construction discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Full corporate membership of CABE, CIOB or RICS is desirable.
• A relevant CSCS Card is required or desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan Checking, Site inspection, Enforcement and public protection.
• Regulatory compliance and professional judgement.
• Customer service, advice and commercial engagement.
• Team contribution and service improvement.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Professional judgement

Customer service

Collaborative working

Education

Building Control/Surveying degree or equivalent

CAB E/CIOB/RICS membership desirable

CSCS Card

Job description

We are seeking professional and customer focused registered Building Inspectors Class 1, Class2A, Class 2A-D who will contribute positively to the delivery and reputation of the 3C Building Control service.

The Successful candidate will bring:

• A strong technical knowledge and sound professional judgment
• A practical and proportionate approach to enforcement and compliance
• A commitment to high standards of customer service
• The ability to work collaboratively within a shared service and political local authority environment
• A positive, flexible and adaptable approach

The Registered Building inspector will play a key professional role within 3C Building Control Shared Service, ensuring the health, safety and welfare of people in and around buildings. This is achieved through the effective implementation and enforcement of the Building Regulations, the Building Act and associated legislation, while delivering a high quality, customer focused statutory service.

Key parts of the role:

• Plan Checking, Site inspection, Enforcement and public protection.
• Regulatory compliance and professional judgement
• Customer service, advice and commercial engagement
• Team contribution and service improvement

At band 7, the role includes supporting less experienced colleagues, contributing to audits,projects and service initiatives, and helping deliver service plan and corporate plan outcomes across partner councils.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Building Control, Building Surveying or a related construction discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Full corporate membership of CABE, CIOB or RICS is desirable.
• A relevant CSCS Card

Additional information:

• A full UK driving licence is required and the ability to travel across the 3C area
• The role involves regular site inspections, including working at height, in confined spaces and in adverse weather conditions
• The post holder will be required to undertake dynamic risk assessments when carrying out inspections
• Participation in an out-of-hours emergency rota is required
• A Golden Hello Payment of £10,000 is offered to successful Applicants at a class of 2A and above.

Additional information:

• A full UK driving licence is required and the ability to travel across the 3C area
• The role involves regular site inspections, including working at height, in confined spaces and in adverse weather conditions
• The post holder will be required to undertake dynamic risk assessments when carrying out inspections
• Participation in out of hours emergency rota, as required
• A Golden hello payment is offered to successful applicants at a class of 2A and above.

Why join us?

As well as being part of a supportive team delivering meaningful work that directly impacts our communities, we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment along with a wide range of benefits, including:

• Excellent learning and development opportunities supported via a range of sources and methods and, where applicable, recognised through Digital Badges
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days after five years’ service, plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time), with the option to purchase additional leave
• Family friendly policies and Flexible Bank Holidays
• Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and Your Care wellbeing platform
• Staff reward and recognition framework, including an annual staff awards ceremony
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Gym Membership and Home & Electronics
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
• Subsidy for public transport
• Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
• Annually negotiated pay and award progression

Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Contract: Permanent

Salary:

Class 1 - £38,510 - £43,150 (pay band 5) pro rata for part time.

Class 2A - £43,150 - £48,738 (pay band 6) pro rata for part time.

Class 2A-D £48,738 - £54,143 (pay band 7) pro rata for part time.

Location: Cambridge city, Huntingdon, Cambourne

Cambridge City Council recognises the value of digital badges in evidencing skills, knowledge and competencies, and welcomes their inclusion within job applications as verifiable indicators of achievement and capability.

Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.