Senior Registered Building Inspector

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote working

Generous annual leave

LGPS

Performance-related pay

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Senior Registered Building Inspector to join our respected Building Control team. The role offers flexible remote working and a market supplement of £5,000 per annum, reflecting specialist expertise in a high-demand field.

You will inspect plans and sites, advise on regulations, and collaborate with developers, architects and other professionals to ensure safe, compliant development across Buckinghamshire.

Qualifications

• Registered with Building Safety Regulator (BSR) at least Class 2A-F.
• Strong knowledge of Building Act 1984 and Building Regulations 2010.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of building projects and act as trusted adviser.
• Work with developers, architects, contractors and duty holders to deliver safe, compliant outcomes.
• Undertake plan assessments and site inspections as part of regulatory activities.
• Provide specialist advice on building regulations and construction standards.
• Support the Building Safety Regulator through MDTs and collaborative initiatives.
• Investigate unauthorised works and determine appropriate action.

Skills

Plan checking

Building regs

Site inspections

Regulatory advice

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to strengthening its position as the building control provider of choice across the county. To support our continued growth and success, we are seeking an experienced Senior Registered Building Inspector to join our established and highly regarded team of Class 2 and Class 3 Registered Building Inspectors.

We welcome applications from Building Safety Regulator (BSR) registered professionals, including those who specialise in plan checking activities only. For suitable candidates, we can offer flexible remote working arrangements, providing the opportunity to make a significant impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to the advertised salary, this role attracts a market supplement of £5,000 per annum, recognising the specialist skills and expertise required within this high-demand profession.

Join us and play a key role in shaping safe, sustainable development across Buckinghamshire while working as part of a forward-thinking, supportive, and ambitious Building Control service.

About us

At Buckinghamshire Council, we’re shaping the future of one of the most successful and attractive counties in the UK. Since becoming a unitary authority, we've brought together the expertise, ambition and local knowledge of our former councils to create a stronger, more responsive organisation that delivers better outcomes for residents, communities and businesses.

Our vision is simple: to make Buckinghamshire the best place to live, raise a family, work and do business. Achieving that vision means investing in talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

Building Control plays a vital role in supporting safe, sustainable development across Buckinghamshire. As one of the largest local authority Building Control teams in the country, we offer something many organisations cannot: the opportunity to work on a diverse and varied portfolio of projects while being supported by an experienced team of highly qualified professionals.

Whether you're looking to broaden your technical expertise, progress your career, or take on more complex and challenging work, you'll find the support, autonomy and development opportunities to help you achieve your ambitions. Our collaborative culture encourages knowledge sharing, professional growth and innovation, while giving you the confidence and freedom to exercise your professional judgement.

In return, we offer a rewarding career, flexible ways of working, generous annual leave, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, performance-related pay, wellbeing support, employee discounts and a range of family-friendly benefits designed to help you thrive both inside and outside of work.

Join us and help shape the future of Buckinghamshire while developing your own future with a forward-thinking, ambitious and supportive Building Control service.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most respected local authority Building Control teams in the country, playing a key role in ensuring the safety, quality and sustainability of development across Buckinghamshire.

You'll work on a diverse portfolio of projects, from residential developments and commercial schemes through to complex and high-profile projects, giving you the variety and professional challenge that many Building Control professionals seek. As a trusted technical expert, you'll build strong relationships with developers, architects, contractors and fellow professionals, providing practical advice and guidance throughout the construction process.

Beyond traditional Building Control activities, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the evolving regulatory landscape, including supporting the Building Safety Regulator through participation in Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs). Whether you're undertaking site inspections, assessing plans, or advising on complex compliance matters, your expertise will help shape safe and successful outcomes for our communities.

Working within a supportive, highly experienced team, you'll have the autonomy to make informed professional decisions while benefiting from collaboration, knowledge sharing and ongoing development opportunities.

In this role, you will:

• Manage a varied caseload of building projects, acting as a trusted adviser throughout the construction journey.
• Work closely with developers, architects, contractors and other duty holders to deliver compliant and safe building outcomes.
• Undertake regulatory building control activities, including both plan assessments and site inspections.
• Provide specialist technical advice on building regulations, construction standards and compliance matters.
• Support the Building Safety Regulator through engagement in Multi-Disciplinary Teams and other collaborative initiatives.
• Investigate unauthorised building works and determine appropriate action where required.
• Represent and promote Buckinghamshire Council's Building Control Service, building strong professional relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Building Control and the wider Council to support the delivery of high-quality services and development across the county.

Whether you're motivated by professional challenge, complex projects, career progression or the opportunity to help shape the future of Building Control, this role offers the scale, variety and support to take your career to the next level.

A 'mobile' role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You'll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.

About you

We're looking for a motivated and professional Registered Building Inspector who is passionate about delivering high-quality Building Control services and helping to shape safe, sustainable development.

You will be a confident technical specialist, comfortable working independently while building strong relationships with customers, colleagues and industry professionals. Whether advising on complex regulatory matters, assessing plans or supporting projects through to completion, you'll combine sound professional judgement with a pragmatic, customer-focused approach.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be registered with the Building Safety Regulator at a minimum of Class 2A-F, with the capability to undertake restricted activities independently and confidently.
• Have Building Control experience, supported by a strong working knowledge of the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010 and associated legislation.
• Enjoy managing a varied and challenging workload, demonstrating excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Be an excellent communicator, capable of building credibility and positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, customers and colleagues.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment while having the confidence and professional judgement to work autonomously when required.
• Ideally hold membership of a recognised professional body such as CABE, CIOB or RICS.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development, continuous improvement and upholding the highest professional standards in line with the Registered Building Inspector Code of Conduct.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Control professional seeking greater variety, complex projects, career progression and the chance to work within a highly respected and supportive team.

For further information about the role and person specification, please refer to the Job Summary attached.

Other information

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Neil Giles on 01296 585194 or email [e-mail]

Buckinghamshire Council has office locations in High Wycombe and Aylesbury but you will have the ability and support to be able to work remotely from any location.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate works with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire. We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property.

Our key priorities include developing the economic narrative for Bucks, creating more jobs and delivering the right infrastructure to help businesses and residents thrive. We also aim to provide a proactive planning service that is responsive, whilst making the best use of the Council’s land and property portfolio. This will in turn support community services and create housing, jobs, regeneration and income to support public services.

It’s a great time to join one of our teams. As part of the Planning, Growth and Sustainability function you will not only get to help shape the economic future of Buckinghamshire; you’ll also be involved in delivering high-profile development projects and work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK. You will support us to deliver the results that our local residents and businesses deserve.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.