Senior Registered Building Inspector

Cornwall Council; Bodmin; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bodmin is seeking two experienced Senior Building Inspectors to join their team. The role offers flexibility with a mix of site inspections and potential for remote plan checking. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and be members of a professional body, with strong customer focus and proven experience in Building Control. The position includes a competitive salary, generous relocation package, and comprehensive employee benefits aimed at enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Employee health and wellbeing programme

Access to employee benefits scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Career development support

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-quality Building Control environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of legislation and technical documents.
• Ability to work independently in a prompt and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and plan checks.
• Manage workload effectively under pressure.
• Provide high-quality service to businesses and communities.

Skills

Customer focus

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Negotiation skills

Workload management

Education

Relevant degree and professional body membership (e.g. RICS, CABE, CIOB)

Job description

Job Description

Please note that although the closing date for this advert is 31st December 2025, applications remain open and will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Any applications submitted by midnight on Tuesday's will be reviewed on Wednesday's with interviews to be held the following week. This means that the advert will be withdrawn should the vacancies become filled.

The Service & Team

Cornwall is an amazing place to live and work, with its stunning beaches, spectacular countryside and rich heritage.

Our generous relocation package could help you make the move to Cornwall – making the most of your work life balance.

We are currently looking for two Senior Building Inspectors (ideally Class 2A-F) to join our team. We operate in a highly competitive marketplace, providing a high-quality service to both the businesses and communities of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The Role

The current opportunities are primarily based in our site inspection team, but consideration would also be given to applicants interested in remote plan checking work.

Each of our inspection areas is provided with a dedicated pool car.

The plan checking role can be based remotely, anywhere within the UK.

Working Arrangements

We offer a range of flexible working patterns to help make your work life balance a reality.

Whilst the formal location/work‑base for this role is our Bodmin office, the Building Control team are mainly home based. We also have office bases across Cornwall.

What you'll need to succeed

• Keen, customer focused candidates with proven experience of working in a high‑quality Building Control environment. You will have demonstrable wide‑ranging knowledge and understanding of the legislation and technical documents underpinning the Building Regulations, be proficient in effectively managing and prioritising workloads in pressurised situations and have excellent customer focus and negotiation skills.
• You will be able to contribute effectively to the productivity of the service and undertake work independently in a prompt and professional manner.
• Ideally you will be qualified with a relevant degree and be a full member of a relevant professional body – i.e. RICS, CABE, or CIOB.
• You should ideally be at least a Class 2A‑F Registered Building Inspector, but we would also consider candidates who are registered at Class 2A RBI.
• We are really interested in hearing from you if you fancy a new challenge!

Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert.

What you'll get in return

Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.

Our core employee rewards and benefits include:

• A competitive salary.
• A defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions.
• A generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A national award‑winning employee health and wellbeing programme.
• Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.
• Up to 2 flexi days in each four week block plus the option to buy additional leave.
• Flexible approach to working arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance.
• Fully supported career development.
• Access to myLABC training package.
• A friendly and supportive working environment (home or office based).
• A generous relocation package may be available to eligible candidates.
• A £10,000 welcome payment for Class 2A‑F candidates. (Welcome Payment is pro‑rata for part time candidates. The Welcome Payment is not payable to candidates introduced via recruitment consultants).

Additional Information

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The full role profile is attached here.

If you'd like to have an informal discussion, we would love to speak to you! Please contact either Christopher Stanbury or Sarah Williams on 01872 322222 (Ask for us by name).

Application Process

Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as 'Application' on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – the application process.

Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact [e-mail] if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.

About Us

Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Working here – Cornwall Council.

We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part‑time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here – flexible working options.

Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.