Registered Building Inspector (Class 2D / 2F) – 6-Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

Plan Checking & Compliance

• Evaluate Building Regulation applications for adherence to:
  
  
  
  • Building Regulations
    
    
  
  
  • Associated legislation
    
    
  
  
  • Approved Documents
    
    
  
  
  • Relevant British Standards
    
    
  
  


• Conduct thorough plan checks and technical evaluations.
  
  


• Engage in consultations with both internal and external stakeholders.
  
  


• Communicate with applicants, architects, contractors, and developers.
  
  


• Deliver decisions within statutory deadlines.
  
  

Site Inspections

• Perform site inspections to verify compliance with Building Regulations.
  
  


• Inspect a range of projects, including:
  
  
  
  • Domestic developments
    
    
  
  
  • Commercial buildings
    
    
  
  
  • Complex construction projects
    
    
  
  


• Maintain comprehensive site records and inspection reports.
  
  


• Identify non-compliance issues and propose practical solutions.
  
  


• Assist with enforcement activities as necessary.
  
  

Building Control Enforcement

• Support enforcement under:
  
  
  
  • Building Act 1984
    
    
  
  
  • Building Regulations
    
    
  
  
  • Dangerous Structures legislation
    
    
  
  
  • Demolition procedures
    
    
  
  


• Aid in investigations and regulatory actions as needed.
  
  


• Prepare evidence and offer professional insights for legal proceedings if required.
  
  

Technical & Professional Duties

• Provide expert technical guidance to customers and stakeholders.
  
  


• Address customer inquiries, complaints, and member questions.
  
  


• Contribute to continuous service improvement and performance objectives.
  
  


• Uphold professional registration and CPD requirements.
  
  


• Mentor and support junior colleagues when appropriate.
  
  

Essential

• Registered Building Inspector status with the Building Safety Regulator.
  
  


• Registration at Class 2D or Class 2F level.
  
  


• Degree in a building-related field.
  
  


• Full membership of:
  
  
  
  • MRICS, and/or
    
    
  
  
  • MCABE, and/or
    
    
  
  
  • MCIOB
    
    
  
  


• In-depth knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Building Regulations
    
    
  
  
  • Approved Documents
    
    
  
  
  • Building Act 1984
    
    
  
  
  • Building Control legislation
    
    
  
  


• Experience in:
  
  
  
  • Plan checking
    
    
  
  
  • Plan assessments
    
    
  
  
  • Site inspections
    
    
  
  
  • Building Control enforcement
    
    
  
  


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  


• Proficient IT skills and experience with Building Control systems.
  
  


• Ability to manage workload and meet statutory deadlines efficiently.
  
  

Desirable

• At least 5 years of Building Control experience.
  
  


• Experience as a Senior Building Control or Registered Building Inspector.
  
  


• Experience in a Local Authority Building Control setting.
  
  


• Experience in supporting change and service improvement initiatives.
  
  


• Experience in commercial Building Control operations.
  
  

Special

• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
  


• Capability to travel throughout Shropshire.
  
  


• Ability to conduct site inspections independently.
  
  


• Comfortable working in:
  
  
  
  • Construction sites
    
    
  
  
  • Excavations
    
    
  
  
  • Confined spaces
    
    
  
  
  • Dangerous structures
    
    
  
  
  • Lone-working environments
    
    
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £50.00 per hour (Umbrella)
  
  


• 6-Month Contract
  
  


• Hybrid Working
  
  


• Home Working Available
  
  


• Site Inspections Required
  
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  
  


• Opportunity to work on a wide array of projects, including domestic, commercial, and complex developments.
  
  


• Flexible working arrangements balancing plan checking and site inspection duties.
  
  


• Join one of the leading Local Authority Building Control teams in the region.