Registered Building Inspector

Class 3 Registered Building Inspector (inside IR35)
Planning & Conservation – Building Control
Location: London
Contract Type: Temporary
Competitive: Day rate (Umbrella)
Duration: 3 months (rolling)
Responsible to: Head of Building Control
Responsible for: Senior and Building Control Surveyors
Interviews to take place ASAP with a view to a start soon thereafter

Overview

• To lead the delivery of technical services across Building Control, ensuring all work complies with legislation and regulations.
• To support the Building Safety Regulator in regulating and enforcing standards for higher-risk buildings.
• To manage the response to dangerous structures and liaise with emergency services to ensure public safety.
• To contribute to the management of the Building Control service and deputise for senior managers where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and prepare reports on building regulations, building safety, dangerous structures and land charges.
• Contribute to government consultations and technical reviews.
• Enforce the Building Act 1984 and Building Safety Act 2022, including investigations, serving notices and prosecutions.
• Inspect demolitions and temporary structures, issuing licences and notices.
• Review fire safety information submitted with planning applications.
• Ensure surveyors meet competency requirements set by the Building Safety Regulator.
• Contribute to emergency planning for dangerous structures.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GDPR, Freedom of Information and equal opportunities policies.

Person Specification
Essential Requirements
Qualifications

• Professional membership of MRICS, CABE or equivalent.
• Class 3 Registered Building Inspector.

Experience

• At least five years’ post-qualification experience, preferably in Building Control.
• Experience in enforcement, investigations and prosecutions.
• Experience managing complex casework, including higher-risk buildings and dangerous structures.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of the Building Act 1984 and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Able to apply legislation while ensuring compliance and safety.
• Good IT skills – able to prepare reports, correspondence and manage records.
• Awareness of the commercial environment for Building Control.
• Strong report writing and briefing skills.

Communication Skills

• Able to explain technical information clearly.
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Able to advise and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

Personal Qualities

• Able to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Decisive and proactive.
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise.
• Committed to continuous professional development.