Registered Building Inspector

Brandon James • Permanent • Remote (Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom) • £40,412 - £49,075 / year • 2h ago

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary: £35,412 - £44,075 + £5,000
Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Permanent | Hybrid Working

An established public-sector building consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Registered Building Inspector to strengthen their Building Control service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional team responsible for delivering statutory Building Control services across a varied portfolio of projects.

The Registered Building Inspector Role

You will undertake statutory duties in accordance with the Building Act 1984, Building Safety Act 2022, Building Inspector Competence Framework, Operational Standards and associated Building Regulations.

The position will involve undertaking restricted and unrestricted activities appropriate to your registration and competence. You will assess Building Regulations compliance, carry out site inspections and provide professional technical advice to developers, construction professionals and duty holders.

You will liaise with the Building Safety Regulator, Planning Authority, Fire Authority and Water Authority, while supporting enforcement activity relating to non-compliant works and dangerous structures. You will manage your own workload across site, office and remote environments, maintain accurate records and support the development of less experienced team members where appropriate.

The Registered Building Inspector Experience

The successful candidate will require:

A minimum Class 2A Building Inspector registration/licence, or above
Previous professional experience within Building Control
An up-to-date portfolio demonstrating relevant competence
Strong knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations and associated legislation
Comprehensive knowledge of construction methods, materials and technology
Understanding of dangerous structures legislation and procedures
Strong communication, negotiation and report-writing skills
Good time management, workload planning and IT skills
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

The Registered Building Inspector Package

£35,412 - £44,075 + £5,000
Exceptional Local Authority Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
Life assurance
30 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
Hybrid working and flexitime
Payment of professional fees
Significant investment in learning and professional development
Employee assistance programme, including access to counselling services
Retail discounts and volunteering opportunities
Gym/fitness studio and secure cycle spaces
Roof terrace and on-site coffee shop

The employer is committed to equal opportunities and operates a flexible hybrid-working approach, balancing the needs of the role with individual lifestyles. Their flexitime policy provides further support for a positive work/life balance, with the team typically attending their Birmingham office one or two days per week.

This permanent Registered Building Inspector opportunity offers technical responsibility, flexibility, continued professional development and an excellent public-sector benefits package.