Building Control Inspectors

Reading Borough Council

We are looking to recruit a Building Inspector – an exciting opportunity for candidates at different stages of their Building Control career to join a supportive and professional local authority service. Building Control plays a vital role in ensuring buildings are safe, accessible, energy efficient and compliant with legislation. You will be part of a dedicated team delivering a high‑quality, customer‑focused service and providing impartial advice and guidance to residents, developers and professionals.

Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reading
• Posted 15 hours ago
• Salaries: £45,280 to £55,181 per year
• Closes 26 July 2026

Building Inspector: £45,280 to £49,771 per year (including £8,000 market supplement).

Senior Building Inspector: £50,839 to £55,181 per year (including £8,000 market supplement).

As a key member of our Building Control Team you will carry out inspections on a variety of building projects – from domestic extensions to major commercial developments – to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and related legislation.

• Conduct site inspections and advise developers, builders and homeowners on meeting Building Regulation requirements.
• Assess plans and specifications for compliance with regulations.
• Investigate reports of dangerous structures and contribute to enforcement actions when necessary.
• Provide technical advice and excellent customer service to clients, colleagues and external partners.

• Substantial experience in Building Control across residential, commercial and complex developments.
• Advanced knowledge of the Building Regulations and associated legislation, with demonstrated competence at Level 2.
• Registered with the Building Safety Regulator at a minimum level of 2a.
• Ability to support the development of junior staff through supervision, mentoring and technical guidance.
• Experience representing the team in meetings with developers, contractors and other stakeholders.

• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays, rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years of service; option to buy additional leave.
• Wide range of flexible working opportunities.
• Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Life assurance – three times the annual salary (for LGPS members).
• On‑site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted.
• Season ticket loan to help with the cost of rail or bus journeys to and from work.
• Lease‑car salary sacrifice scheme – lease a brand new, greener car for three years with monthly fee covering insurance, servicing and road tax.