Trainee Building Inspector

£23,500 – £27,500 (dependent on experience)

Join LABC Academy for a two-year, fully funded programme that will train you to become a Registered Building Inspector and give you the chance to progress to a Chartered Surveyor or Building Engineer.

• Assist in delivering a range of surveying activities relating to building control, including working with designers and contractors to achieve compliance with building regulations.
• Conduct inspections of building work.
• Assist in technical investigations.
• Respond to dangerous structure call‑outs.

• Minimum 3 A-levels at grade C or higher (or equivalent – 80 UCAS points).
• Demonstrable experience in a relevant or related discipline, e.g. construction, ex‑military, fire services.
• Qualification at level 3 S/NVQ in construction or related discipline.
• Full driving licence or working towards one by the start date.

Luton Borough Council (LU1 2BQ
) – candidates will be based in a local authority close to you.

• £23,500 – £27,500 salary with regular increases after educational milestones.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private pension with 4% employer and 4% employee contribution.
• Hybrid working – two days home based learning and three days on‑site training.
• Season ticket loan scheme.
• Laptop and other necessary equipment.
• Investment in your development: two-year fixed‑term contract with level 4 and level 5 diplomas (worth over £10,000).
• No student debt and competitive salary throughout the programme.

The programme provides no student debt and earns a competitive salary from day one, while giving you skills, qualifications and experience required to drive a successful career in construction.