Trainee Building Inspector

About Us

LABC is the organisation that represents all local authority building control teams in England and Wales. We have recruited and trained over 200 individuals and now offer further opportunities to join our academy.

We are recruiting Trainee Building Inspectors across England, beginning in September 2026.

£23,500 – £27,500 (dependent on experience) on a 35‑hour, hybrid working week.

As a Trainee Building Inspector you’ll assist in delivering a range of surveying activities related to building control, including:

• Working with designers and contractors to achieve compliance with building regulations.
• Conducting inspections of building work.
• Assisting in technical investigations.
• Responding to dangerous structure call‑outs.

The LABC Academy Programme is a fully funded, two‑year course that will equip you with level 4 and level 5 diplomas in building control surveying. Throughout the programme you will receive:

• Accredited learning towards your diplomas with no student debt.
• Hybrid working: 35‑hour week with two days home‑based learning and three days on‑the‑job training.
• Competitive salary throughout.
• Regular salary increases upon completion of educational and competence milestones.
• A dedicated LABC coordinator and local authority mentor who meets daily.
• Training to progress to Chartered Surveyor or Building Engineer.

We are looking for technically minded candidates who enjoy problem solving and are eager to build a career in construction. Candidates must meet at least one of the following:

• 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 service).
• Level 3 S/NVQ qualification in construction or related discipline.

This role will require regular travel within the local authority area; a full driving licence (or progress towards one) is mandatory.

Current openings are available with Luton Borough Council (LU1 2BQ
); placement will be in a local authority near you.

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private pension with 4% employer and 4% employee contribution.
• Season ticket loan scheme.
• 35‑hour working week.
• Laptop provided.
• Investment in development worth over £10,000 (training and diplomas).