Senior Building Inspector

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, one of London's leading boroughs, is seeking District Surveyors to provide strategic leadership in Building Control. You will guide major developments, ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and lead a team of Building Control professionals in a high-profile, high-risk environment.

Successful candidates will bring chartered membership, Class 3 Inspector registration, and a track record of regulatory service delivery, people and budget management,

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of CABE, CIOB, RICS or equivalent.
• Registration as a Class 3 Building Inspector.
• Extensive Building Control experience including major, high-risk and complex developments.
• Expert knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety legislation and fire safety compliance.
• Experience leading regulatory services within a changing legislative environment.
• Proven success managing teams, budgets, performance and service improvement initiatives.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, with credibility to influence senior decision-makers and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership across Building Control services.
• Lead regulation of major developments, oversee governance and compliance.
• Manage and develop Building Control professionals; act as advisor to senior leaders and external stakeholders.

Skills

Chartered CABE/CIOB/RICS

Class 3 Building Inspector

Building Control leadership

Regulatory leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgets & people management

Regulatory lobbying & communication

Job description

District Surveyors (Level 3 and Chartered)

Lead the future of Building Control in one of London's most high profile boroughs.

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea is seeking experienced and forward thinking District Surveyors to play a pivotal role in delivering building safety, regulatory excellence and service transformation within our Building Control Service.

This is a rare opportunity for senior Building Control professionals to lead on complex, high-risk and high-profile projects while helping shape the future of building safety in the post-Grenfell regulatory landscape.

The Opportunity

As District Surveyor, you will provide both technical and operational leadership across the service, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation whilst delivering a high-quality, customer-focused Building Control function.

You will lead the regulation of major developments, oversee governance and compliance requirements, manage and develop Building Control professionals, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, elected members and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking leaders who can combine deep technical expertise with strong commercial and people management skills.

You will bring:

• Chartered membership of CABE, CIOB, RICS or an equivalent professional body.
• Registration as a Class 3 Building Inspector.
• Extensive Building Control experience, including major, high-risk and complex developments.
• Expert knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety legislation and fire safety compliance.
• Experience leading regulatory services within a changing legislative environment.
• Proven success managing teams, budgets, performance and service improvement initiatives.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, with the credibility to influence senior decision-makers and regulators.

Why Join RBKC?

This is an opportunity to join a Building Control service that is recognised for its expertise, collaboration and ambition.

• Successfully passed our Building Safety Regulator statutory audit.
• A highly capable and supportive team with in-house Level 3 Building Control expertise, alongside dedicated structural and fire engineering specialists.
• Extensively utilised by the Building Safety Regulator on Building Control applications.
• Strong partnerships with other London Boroughs on major and complex projects.
• A collaborative and welcoming culture where you'll quickly become part of the team.
• The chance to work on some of London's most significant and challenging developments.
• A genuine platform to excel professionally and help shape the future of Building Control.

Flexible Working

• Full-time employees are expected to be present within the Borough three days per week.
• Part-time employees are expected to be present within the Borough one day per week.

You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for RBKC here - Who We Are - RBKC Careers Careers

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