V

Principal Building Control Inspector

icon building Company : Venn Group
icon briefcase Job Type : Contract

Number of Applicants

 : 

000+

Click to reveal the number of candidates who applied for this job.
icon loader
icon loader

Let AI Supercharge Your Job Hunt!

JobCopilot scans 500,000+ company career sites daily to find jobs for you

Never miss an opportunity Save hours by auto-filling applications forms Land more interviews with tailored applications
happy man
thunder iconActivate JobCopilot

Job Description - Principal Building Control Inspector

We are currently working on the below opportunity for a Principal Building Control Inspector working with an East Midlands based Local Authority to deliver a customer-focused, compliant Building Control service that supports safety, sustainability, and innovation while adapting to legislative changes and driving service improvement

Principal Building Control Inspector
Start Date: ASAP 
Duration: 3 Months Initially (likely extension)
Rate: £60 p/h (Umbrella Inside IR35) 
Hybrid Working Arrangement: 3 Days Onsite weekly

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct building control activities including site inspections, plan checks, dangerous structures, demolitions, and stakeholder coordination
  • Enforce building regulations, investigate breaches, gather evidence, and attend court where necessary
  • Lead on complex applications, supporting and supervising other inspectors
  • Maintain accurate project records in line with performance and regulatory standards
  • Support day-to-day service delivery, resource management, and performance monitoring
  • Provide technical advice and legislative support to the team and related services
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other service quality frameworks
  • Manage and respond to dangerous structure incidents, ensuring public safety
  • Lead staff development and training to maintain team competency
  • Maintain personal registration and competency through ongoing development
  • Assist in developing marketing strategies to increase service income
  • Prepare and manage timely fee quotations
  • Deputise for the Building Control Manager when required
  • Support budget planning, forecasting, and financial risk management
  • Contribute to long-term service improvements and transformation initiatives
  • Promote carbon reduction measures within the service to support net zero goals

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Need to be Level 2A or ideally 2F
  • Knowledge of the Building Regulations 2010, the Building Act 1984 and associated legislation
  • Registered with the Building Safety Regulator
  • Experience of plan assessment and site inspections
  • Proficiency in digital tools and systems used in Building Control case management

If this sounds like it could be of interest please apply with a copy of your updated CV or email  in the first instance and myself or a member of the team will be in contact 

Original job Principal Building Control Inspector posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.
Share Job
Share Job

Auto-Apply to Building Control Inspector Jobs with your AI JobCopilot

thunder icon Auto-Apply with AI

Similar Building Control Inspector Jobs in the UK

GrabJobs is the no1 job portal in the UK, connecting you to thousands of jobs fast! Find the best jobs in the UK, apply in 1 click and get a job today!

Mobile Apps

Copyright © 2026 Grabjobs Pte.Ltd. All Rights Reserved.