Senior / Building Control Officer (RBI)

Coventry City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Building Control Officer to ensure the safety and quality of buildings. The successful candidate will assess plan applications and conduct site inspections, requiring strong communication skills and relevant qualifications. This role offers flexibility and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive rewards and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum three years working in a Building Regulations environment.
• Validated as a Building Safety Regulator Class 2 Domestic Registered Building Inspector.
• Valid driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of Building Control service through assessments and inspections.
• Liaise with clients and assess developments against regulations.
• Document and record information accurately and issue decisions timely.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Prioritization

Education

ONC, OND or BTEC in a building-related subject

Professional qualification by a Chartered Institution (RICS, ABE, CIOB)

CIOB Public Service Building Control Surveying Diploma, Level 4, 5 or 6

Job description

Senior Building Control Officer (RBI)

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. We are looking to recruit a Senior Control Officer (RBI) to join our team. We are seeking a positive, experienced, enthusiastic, talented and driven professional who cares about the development of our great city to join our busy, high‑performing, forward‑thinking team. We are a team that deals with a wide range of building control projects, from domestic extensions and conversions to large‑scale commercial and public developments. We pride ourselves on providing a high‑quality, customer‑focused, and cost‑effective service that ensures the safety and quality of buildings in our area. We also work closely with other departments and agencies to promote sustainable development, energy efficiency, accessibility, and fire safety.

What is the job role?

As a Senior Building Control Officer you will help contribute to the delivery of our Building Control service through undertaking plan assessments and site inspections, liaising with clients and assessing developments against Building Regulations, associated legislation, Government guidance and Council policies. Depending on your RBI accreditation status, you will process and assess a range of Building Control applications to ensure compliance with the above while all the time ensuring you accurately document and record information and issue decisions in a timely manner. You will help play an important role in protecting the safety of the public by responding to notifications of dangerous and dilapidated structures and making sure appropriate action is taken to remove any danger. You will have the opportunity to contribute to developing and improving the Building Control service, implementing best practices and innovative solutions. You will act as a technical advisor on Building Control matters and be responsible for technical and legal compliance with the Building Acts, Building Regulations and other associated legislation commensurate with your RBI accreditation.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• An ONC, OND or BTEC in a building‑related subject; or
• A professional qualification by one of the Chartered Institutions – RICS, ABE, CIOB – with a specialism in Building Control; or
• CIOB Public Service Building Control Surveying Diploma, Level 4, 5 or 6; or
• At least three years of working within a Building Regulations environment.
• Validated to a Building Safety Regulator Class 2 (A‑F) Domestic Registered Building Inspector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, with travel across the city required.

We encourage people from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post. This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected or non‑protected characteristic from applying.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

We are a flexible employer and will consider applications from candidates who would prefer to work part‑time or in a more flexible arrangement.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the position, please speak to Kate Rich, Head of Building Control on 02476 978538 or email [e-mail].

Interview date: Week commencing 1st December.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify you will need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
Members of the Armed Forces and veterans, Are currently in care or have previously been in care, Consider yourself disabled or have a long‑term health condition.

Benefits

We will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package – find out more at https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

We are cutting‑edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5,100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.