Building Control Officer

Building Control Surveyor / Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A or 2A/2C)

Location:

Remote Working (with occasional office attendance, approximately once per month)

Contract:

Rolling 3-Month Contract

Hours:

37 Hours Per Week

Rate: £60.00 - £70.00 per Hour

We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A or Class 2A/2C) to join a Local Authority Building Control team on a rolling contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified Building Control professional to provide a high-quality regulatory service, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation while supporting a varied portfolio of residential and commercial developments.

The successful candidate will primarily work remotely, with occasional attendance at the office and site visits as required.

• Registered Building Inspector (RBI) Class 2A or Class 2A/2C ?
• Significant experience working within Building Control, preferably in a Local Authority environment ?
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety legislation, and associated statutory requirements ?
• Experience undertaking site inspections and plan assessments ?
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills ?
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site inspections

• Assist with site inspections, plan vetting, approval, and supervision of building work in accordance with Building Regulations and allied legislation.
• Deliver a professional Building Control service that maintains high standards of customer service and technical excellence.
• Manage a varied caseload of Building Regulation applications in line with the officer's level of Class 2 registration.
• Ensure building works, both through plan assessment and on-site inspection, comply with Building Regulation requirements.
• Keep the Team Leader Building Control and Principal Building Control Officer informed of progress on allocated projects.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports relating to regulated building work.
• Provide professional advice and guidance on Building Control legislation to developers, architects, contractors, and members of the public.
• Investigate and assist in resolving breaches of Building Regulations and associated legislation.
• Represent the Council in legal proceedings and provide evidence where required.
• Assist with dangerous structures, ruinous and dilapidated buildings, and statutory demolition control processes.
• Undertake site inspections as necessary to ensure regulatory compliance and public safety.

• Competitive rate of £60 - £70 per hour
• 37-hour working week
• Predominantly remote working arrangement
• Rolling 3-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects within a supportive Local Authority environment

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.