Senior Building Inspector (Registered)

Schedler Mack Insurance; Coleford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Building Inspector to join their innovative Building Control team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead complex inspections and provide technical guidance on diverse construction projects. You will enjoy the flexibility of agile working arrangements while contributing to a close-knit community in a stunning natural environment. With a focus on professional development, you will mentor team members and ensure compliance with building regulations. If you are passionate about building control and looking for a fulfilling career step, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Agile working arrangements

27 days paid annual leave

Health cash plan

Local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease scheme

Generous sickness cover

Qualifications

• Registered Building Inspector Class 2a-e registration with the BSR.
• 5+ years' experience in Building Control or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex domestic and commercial site inspections.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting for caseload management.
• Identify and resolve compliance risks and regulatory issues.

Skills

Decision-making

Negotiation

Technical guidance

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant field

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or higher)

Tools

Building regulations

Inspection tools

Job description

Senior Building Inspector (Registered)
£40,140 - £46,290 per annum 37 Hours per week
Permanent
Coleford/Agile

Are you a qualified Registered Building Inspector (Class 2a-e minimum), looking for the next step in your career?

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior role within a forward-thinking Building Control team while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle that the Forest of Dean has to offer.

Join our dedicated team in the Forest of Dean, a stunning location offering an outstanding work-life balance, a close-knit community, and easy access to nature while working on exciting and varied projects.

Our building control team manage a range of interesting projects and in this role, you will enjoy the support of a multi-disciplined professional team but be given the autonomy and responsibility to work independently dealing with a range of domestic type building control applications, site inspections and technical queries.

We provide a professional service on all aspects of the building regulations including plan appraisal and site inspections. The successful candidate will be involved in carrying out a variety of inspections including dangerous structures and resolve the issues that may arise. You will be a valued member of the team, who will contribute to the development of the service in relation to commerciality and efficiency.

About the role?

As a Senior Building Inspector, you will:

• Lead on complex domestic and commercial site inspections.
• Provide technical guidance and compliance oversight for construction projects.
• Assess and appraise all elements of domestic and commercial construction without supervision.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting for caseload management.
• Identify and resolve compliance risks, conflicts of interest, and regulatory issues.
• Act as a mentor and support the development of team members.

You will need?

• Registered Building Control Inspector Class 2a-e registration with the BSR.
• A degree-level qualification in a relevant field.
• 5+ years' experience in Building Control or a related discipline.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or higher).
• Strong decision-making and negotiation skills.

Special Conditions?

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What can we do for you?

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service
• In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
• Generous contributory local government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements

Terms and conditions apply

These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!

To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for the Forest of Dean District Council. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies.

Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.