Principal Registered Building Inspector

Hours per week
: 37 (Job share and/or part-time applications will be considered)

Contract type
:
Permanent

Interview date
:
Suitable applicants will be contacted for interview on an ongoing basis

: P1736

Horsham District Council is looking fora Principal Registered Building Inspector to lead on Building Control matters, to deliver a professional Building Control service and provide supervision to assist with the management of the work of others within the Building Control team.

As the Principal Registered Building Inspector, you will have a varied caseload of work requiring the effective application and understanding of the relevant Building Acts and associated legislation.

The role will involve working on a range of building projects, often in a fast-paced environment. Experience of progressing site inspections, dangerous structure investigations, plan checking and Building Regulation enforcement is essential.

With the emphasis on team approach, you will work closely with others within the team, whilst taking a lead role in some of the more complex developments within the area requiring a confident and professional approach. Although enjoying the support from the Head of Service and Building Control Team Leader, the position will provide autonomy to help further improve the service preparing for a successful future.

The role will include providing cover as part of our out of hours response to dangerous structures (currently under review, additional payment made if called out).

Essential Car User: up to £1,239 pa

Job share and/or part-time applications will be considered.

To succeed as an experienced and technically competent Principal Registered Building Inspector, you will have wide ranging experience of plan checking and inspecting varied domestic and commercial schemes – registered as a CLASS 2F.

As a team player, you will be able to demonstrate a problem solving approach to work, with the ability to analyse complex technical information to make informed decisions. You will be an excellent communicator who is also able to supervise and develop others within the Building Control team e.g. trainees, other registered buildings inspectors – as required.

You will have the drive and desire to embrace new ways of working to ensure the Building Control service strives to deliver ongoing service improvements and innovation.

This role involves travelling across the district to various sites and therefore a full and current UK driving licence is essential.

For an informal discussion about this role please call Rachel Ayling, Building Control Team Leader on

We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.

We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.

We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) , where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.

To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).

If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.

Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to  explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.

Suitable applicants will be contacted for interview on an ongoing basis therefore this advert may close early.

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