Assistant Building Inspector; Building Control

• Full-time
• Department: BBC-BCE - SBC Bicester
• Business Unit: SOCOTEC Building Control

At SOCOTEC UK Building and Real Estate division, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner supporting our clients at every stage of the property lifecycle. We offer a comprehensive range of services including building surveying, project management, dilapidations advice, technical due diligence, compliance support, and sustainability consultancy. Our specialists focus on delivering solutions that are not only technically robust but also commercially sensible.

By prioritising quality, reliability, and strong client relationships, we ensure buildings are safe, efficient, and future-ready — creating spaces that perform better for businesses, communities, and the environment.

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer 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, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Assistant Building Inspector - Bicester

Are you interested in being an Assistant Building Inspector? This could be your opportunity to excel as an Assistant Building Inspector within one of our Building Control teams, playing a critical role in safeguarding public safety, supporting sustainable building practices, and maintaining high standards in the built environment whilst supporting SOCOTEC’s continued success.

As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We’re looking for a dedicated Assistant Building Inspector to join our Building & Real Estate division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and flexible Assistant Building Inspector to join the Building Control team. In this role, you will be inspecting construction sites at various stages, advising on regulatory requirements, and working collaboratively with architects, builders and developers to ensure safe, structurally sound, and code-compliant buildings.

• Conduct building inspections and regulatory compliance assessments – Perform site inspections at various construction stages to verify compliance with Building Regulations, review structural and architectural designs, and assess fire strategies, building materials, and specifications against relevant legislation
• Prepare compliance documentation and maintain regulatory records – Produce detailed inspection reports, plan stage assessments, compliance certificates, and regulatory approval documentation while maintaining accurate, traceable records of all findings and recommendations
• Provide Building Regulations consultancy and enforce compliance – Advise clients on Building Regulations matters, interpret and apply national and local building codes (including fire safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility requirements), and issue formal notices on any breaches under the Building Safety Act 2022

• Construction qualification and regulatory knowledge – Hold a construction-related degree, HNC or equivalent qualification (or possess at least 3 years' construction trade experience), with commitment to register as a Building Inspector with the Building Safety Regulator and work towards achieving RBI status of 2A or higher
• Strong communication and client relationship skills – Demonstrate excellent interpersonal abilities to build and maintain relationships with architects, developers, and clients while delivering exceptional client care and working effectively both independently and as part of project teams
• Technical…