Building Control Inspector

• HR-0023-26-R-R Building Control Inspector

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 15 November 2026

Reference: HR-0023-26-R-R

Competitive salary plus market-rate supplement.

Building Control is undergoing unprecedented change, creating exciting opportunities for skilled professionals who want to be part of the future of the profession.

West Lancashire Borough Council is investing in its Building Control service, its people and its technology. We are building a resilient and ambitious service that places professional excellence, public safety and customer service at its heart.

Whether you are already registered at a higher level or looking to further develop your Building Safety Regulator registration, this role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects while developing your skills and career within a supportive team environment.

We are recruiting for two full time Building Control Inspectors.

As a Building Inspector, you will play a key role in delivering the Council's Building Control service and supporting the implementation of the Building Safety Regime.

You will manage your own caseload, exercise professional judgement and work across a varied range of developments throughout the borough, while benefiting from the support of an experienced and collaborative team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a professional lead on Building Regulations, Building Act and Building Safety Act matters.
• Managing plan checking and site inspection caseloads.
• Taking enforcement action where necessary to secure compliance.
• Investigating dangerous structures and overseeing demolition controls.
• Maintaining accurate site records and application information.
• Supporting colleagues and sharing professional best practice.
• Preparing reports and delivering work programmes to agreed targets.
• Acting as an ambassador for the Council and maintaining compliance with BICoF and Building Safety Regulator requirements.
• Providing specialist support to the Building Safety Regulator.
• Deputising for the Building Control Technical Manager where appropriate.

We are looking for a motivated and technically capable Building Control professional who enjoys applying their expertise to achieve positive outcomes.

You will have:

• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CABE or RICS.
• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator as a Building Inspector (minimum Class 2D).
• A commitment to progressing your registration and professional competence.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation.
• Experience of plan checking, site inspections and enforcement activity.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Experience using Building Control systems and digital technologies.
• A full driving licence and access to transport.

Benefits include:

• Significant market-rate supplement in addition to salary, reviewed annually to remain aligned with market conditions.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave package.
• Support for CPD and competency development.
• Support to progress to higher Building Safety Regulator registration classes.
• Varied and rewarding caseload.
• Supportive team culture focused on professional development and service excellence.

If you're looking for your next challenge in Building Control and want to help shape the future of our service, we'd love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo security checks as part of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard for accessing Government records. This will include a Basic DBS check.

If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of the post, you will; be guaranteed an interview.