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Job Title


Principal Building Control Inspector


Company : NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL


Location : Barnstaple, England


Created : 2025-12-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description Enforcement Specialism: Class 2B-F or Class 3G-HCome and join our friendly, busy and forward thinking team providing a professional service on all aspects of building regulations, including plan appraisal and site inspections.Based primarily in North Devon - NMD Building Control Partnership, is a partnership between Mid Devon District and North Devon District Councils dealing with a range of interesting projects. We are looking for a Principal Inspector, with an enforcement specialism (full time, permanent contract).This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior role, leading on the Partnership enforcement process and action, being part of a multi-disciplined professional team.Your duties will include but not limited to:Undertake Plan Examination and Site Inspection to formulate reports and make recommendationsAssess notifications and inspection of works on site, including major commercial projectsAdvise customers and staff of appropriate service levels, costs and fees Certify work in compliance with the building regulations and issue completion certificatesContribute to the management of the day-to-day running of the serviceMotivate, lead, supervise and manage team membersBe the Partnership lead on Building Controls enhanced enforcement powers and related mattersRespond to dangerous structure situations and to take or direct others to take necessary actionRequirements:A degree or equivalent qualification in construction/building related disciplineFull, or working towards, RICS or CABE membershipA good knowledge of building construction practice and Building Control regulationLegal background, experience and detailed understanding of the law and how the courts functionExperience of Building Control enhanced enforcement powers under section 35 & 36 of the Building ActValidation with the BSCF (Building Safety Competence Foundation), register with the Building Safety Regulator and continue this form of validation/registration JBRP1_UKTJ