Senior Registered Building Inspector

Senior Registered Building Inspector

Buckinghamshire Council is looking to hire an additional Senior Registered Building Inspector to join our team of Class 2 and Class 3 RBIs. This role supports the Building Safety Regulator and offers a mobile, remote working arrangement.

In addition to the advertised salary you will receive a market supplement of £5,000 per annum.

Subject to qualifying probationary periods, employees can expect:

• Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 after 5 years
• Performance‑related payment linked to our annual appraisal
• Employee discounts (e.g., tyres, childcare, restaurants, Cycle to Work scheme, employee assistance program with round‑the‑clock support)

• Working with duty holders to support them through the building control process
• Carrying out building control restricted activities:
  • Checking plans for approval
  • Conducting site inspections to assess compliance of building work
• Investigating and reviewing unauthorised building works
• Promoting the building control services of Buckinghamshire Council
• Liaising with peers and colleagues from wider council services on building control matters

This is a 'mobile' role allowing you to schedule your own diary and work in various locations. Working from home is common, with occasional in‑office meetings as required.

• Registered with the Building Safety Regulator at a minimum of Class 2 A‑F and able to carry out unsupervised restricted activities
• Experience in building control with in‑depth knowledge of the Building Act 1984, The Building Regulations 2010 and associated legislation
• Self‑motivated with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload
• Team‑working attitude and outstanding communication skills with a focus on customer service
• Ideally a member of a professional body (CABE, CIOB, RICS)
• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development, and able to demonstrate the ethics and behaviours outlined in the RBI Code of Conduct

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. Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults  council is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all statutory EEO requirements.

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