Building Inspector; Building Control

What's in it for you?

As a Building Inspector at SOCOTEC, you will receive a competitive salary and 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, an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Building Inspector (RBI)

We are looking for a Building Inspector to join our 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 seeking 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.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• 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.

To be a successful Building Inspector, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Professional qualification and regulatory registration at senior level – Hold membership of RICS, CABE or equivalent (or be qualified by suitable experience), ensure CPD requirements are met 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 work effectively with clients and deliver excellent client care across all interactions and project engagements.
• Self‑starting problem‑solver with technical expertise – Show ability to work independently as well as part of large project teams, analyse complex issues, develop suitable solutions, implement these solutions effectively, and keep up to date with changes in building codes, regulations, and industry best practices.