Registered Building Inspector

About The Role

Permanent

Are you a qualified Registered Building Control Inspector (minimum Class 2a) looking for a role where your expertise in domestic construction will make a real impact?

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. A successful candidate will be able to pursue further personal development working under supervision and completing funded training opportunities 

About the role…

As a Building Inspector, you will:

- Conduct site inspections on domestic construction projects (up to 3 storeys).
- Provide technical advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation.
- Review and appraise domestic construction plans with confidence.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports.
- Identify and address compliance risks and conflicts of interest.
- Mentor and support team members.

You will need…

- Registered Building Control Inspector minimum 2a registration with the BSR.
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant technical discipline.
- 3+ years' experience in a Building Control or similar role.
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or higher).
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Special Conditions…

- Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle.

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

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