Region - Building Inspector Pipeline

At SOCOTEC UK Building and Real Estate division, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner supporting our clients at every stage of the property lifecycle. We offer a comprehensive range of services including building surveying, project management, dilapidations advice, technical due diligence, compliance support, and sustainability consultancy. Our specialists focus on delivering solutions that are not only technically robust but also commercially sensible.

By prioritising quality, reliability, and strong client relationships, we ensure buildings are safe, efficient and future‑ready — creating spaces that perform better for businesses, communities and the environment.

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family‑friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

We are looking for a Building Inspector to join our Region 5 Building Control team. The team works alongside global leading designers, project managers, developers and clients including social media and tech giants, world‑leading financial and legal firms and government bodies. We are seeking RBI’s across all levels who are looking for a new and rewarding career and who enjoy working within a well‑structured and amazing team environment.

At SOCOTEC we can give you exposure to some of the most exciting and innovative projects. You will be working on some of the country's most iconic buildings such as the ‘Cheese Grater’ 22 Bishopsgate, ‘The Walkie Talkie’, the Gherkin etc, with consultants who are at the top of their profession. We have a significant number of RBI Surveyors and through supervision we can help you extend your knowledge and experience, helping with your long‑term development.

We understand that we deliver excellence to our customers by having the very best people. We are committed to personal and professional development and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry‑leading, expert professionals and get exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

• Conduct comprehensive site inspections and regulatory assessments – Perform building inspections at various construction stages to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, review structural, architectural and mechanical designs, assess building materials, construction specifications and fire strategies against relevant Building Regulations and allied legislation.
• Supervise inspection activities and enforce regulatory compliance – Act as a Registered Building Inspector within your competency and registered class, supervise lower‑class RBIs and graduate trainees, interpret and enforce national and local building regulations (including fire safety, energy efficiency, accessibility and environmental requirements) and issue formal notices on compliance breaches under the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Prepare detailed compliance documentation and provide consultancy services – Produce comprehensive inspection reports, compliance certificates and regulatory approval documentation, maintain accurate records ensuring traceability and compliance with local authority requirements and assist clients with Building Regulations consultancy advice where SOCOTEC is not acting as the Registered Building Control Approver.

• Professional qualification and regulatory registration at senior level – Hold membership of RICS, CABE or equivalent (or be qualified by suitable experience), meet CPD requirements to broaden and develop skills, and demonstrate compliance through registration as an RBI at an appropriate level (3G/3H).
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills – Demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationship‑building abilities to…