Region - Building Inspector Pipeline

Building Inspector (RBI) – Region 2

Location:

Offices in Wigan, Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Stamford, or Caernarfon.

Job Overview:
Join the Region 2 Building Control team. You will work alongside designers, project managers, developers, and clients, conducting site inspections, supervising inspection activities, and preparing compliance documentation.

• 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 inspection reports, compliance certificates, and regulatory approval documentation, maintain accurate records ensuring traceability and compliance with local authority requirements, assist clients with Building Regulations consultancy advice where SOCOTEC is not acting as the Registered Building Control Approver.

• Professional qualification and regulatory registration at senior level: hold membership of RICS, CABE, or equivalent (or be qualified by suitable experience), meet CPD requirements, 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 and as part of large project teams, analyse complex issues, develop suitable solutions, implement solutions effectively, and keep up to date with changes in building codes, regulations, and industry best practices.

Competitive salary, 25 days holiday (with option to buy more), 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.