Registered Building Inspector

Job Details

£41,771 – £45,091 per annum, with a Temporary Market Supplement bringing total salary to £49,600 per annum for 2 years from 1st February 2026.
Contract Type: Permanent.
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week).
Disability Confident: No.
Closing Date: 12/06/2026.

Location:

Civic Centre, Planning and Building Control, Grade Level 11. This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

• Direct responsibility to assess Regularisation Applications, Building Notice and Full Plans Applications.
• Carry out relevant inspections of work on site to ensure compliance with the current Building Act and Building Regulations and other relevant allied Statutory Legislation under minimal supervision.
• Direct responsibility for plan examination of major projects and site inspection of complex development schemes within the partnership area under minimal supervision and own initiative.
• Undertake Fire Safety Assessments of buildings and prepare reports as necessary.
• Carry out complex building surveys.
• Responsible for ensuring that all construction activities comply with the Building Act and relevant legislation.

• Degree or equivalent qualification along with Corporate Membership of an appropriate professional body.
• Expert knowledge of Building Regulations with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2A RBI or above.
• Expert knowledge of all relevant legislation and building developments.
• Knowledge of building construction, modern techniques and technical project management skills including high rises.

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme.
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes.

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.