Principal Building Control Inspector

The RoleGrade J £46,142 to £50,269 (pay award pending)Contract: permanentEssential Requirements: Valid UK Driving Licence; Registered Building Inspector – Register with the Building Safety Regulator, ideally Class 3 (minimum Class 2, progressing to Class 3 Principal Building Control Surveyor); Registered Building Inspector Class 2‑F.Interview date – to be confirmed.The Registered Building Inspector plays a key professional role within the Building Control Service, ensuring the health, safety and welfare of people in and around buildings. This is achieved through the effective implementation and enforcement of the Building Regulations, the Building Act 1984 and associated legislation, while delivering a high quality, customer‑focused statutory service.About You The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge and sound professional judgement, providing appropriate advice based on up‑to‑date technical knowledge and advanced theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge. Detailed knowledge of all aspects of building control, together with knowledge of other areas such as planning, housing, fire service and health and safety, will be crucial. You must have a practical and proportionate approach to enforcement and compliance, with a commitment to high standards of customer service. You’ll have the ability to work collaboratively within a shared service and political local authority environment whilst maintaining a positive, flexible and adaptable approach to change. Good written, verbal, presentational and inter‑personal skills enabling effective communication with staff, management, chief officers, directors, elected members and the general public will be key. You must be able to manage and communicate complex cases/situations which require a high level of professional expertise, with the ability to assess and evaluate a wide range of information, involving good decision making and problem solving, whilst engaging with stakeholders.BenefitsGenerous annual leave allowanceFlexible work opportunitiesAccess to a Pension SchemeEmployee wellbeing and support servicesDiscounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemesSupporting DocumentsDocuments for Right to WorkPrivacy NoticeTop TipsStaff BenefitsOur Values & BehavioursJob Description#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-04-28