Our client is seeking a Senior Registered Building Inspector to support the delivery of safe, compliant and sustainable development. This contract role sits within a Planning, Licensing and Building Control service and offers the opportunity to lead technical work across major building projects and specialist work packages.
Key Responsibilities:
- Examine building plans and inspect construction work in progress in accordance with building control legislation.
- Undertake plan checking and site inspections across a wide range of building types and structures.
- Act as the lead building control contact for designated major projects, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and in line with client requirements and financial considerations.
- Prepare clear and accurate reports, notices and technical documentation suitable for legal and regulatory purposes.
- Administer and enforce public safety legislation relating to dangerous, ruinous and dilapidated buildings, demolition work and sports ground safety.
- Provide expert technical advice on Building Regulations, construction types, techniques and associated legislation.
- Support the management of surveyors and engineers, including developing less experienced personnel and assisting with complex technical work.
- Participate in out-of-hours emergency call-out arrangements relating to dangerous buildings.
Job Requirements:
- Registration as a Class 2A-2F Building Inspector with the Building Safety Regulator.
- Relevant building control experience gained within a local authority or approved inspector building control organisation.
- Detailed knowledge of the Building Regulations and a strong understanding of legislation relating to public safety, dangerous structures and demolition.
- Strong knowledge of construction types and techniques, with the ability to assess complex building plans and construction work.
- A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Professional membership of a relevant building control or construction organisation, such as MCABE, MCIOB, MRICS, CEng, MIStructE or an equivalent body.
- Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to manage complex issues and associated risks.
- Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships, influence decision-making and support high-quality, legally compliant service delivery.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to contribute to team management, continuous improvement and the development of effective technical services.
- Understanding of financial management, value for money, commercial considerations and the relationship between technology and service delivery.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and fair treatment in employment, service delivery and communications.
- Willingness to work on a rota basis, including out-of-hours emergency call-outs when required.
This is an opportunity for a registered Senior Building Inspector to contribute to safe, inclusive and sustainable development while supporting statutory building control services and the delivery of major projects.