Building Control Inspectors – RBIs

Building Control Inspectors – RBIs
Location: Essex (Hybrid)
Salary: Negotiable
MMP is currently working with my client, a Local Authority in Essex, who is seeking Building Control Inspectors (RBIs) to join their team!
Purpose of the Job:
To support the Building Control service in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of individuals across all types of buildings. This role involves carrying out technical inspections and assessments in line with the latest Building Safety legislation, ensuring full compliance with the Building Regulations and associated standards. You'll play a key role in identifying risks, promoting safety, and driving a culture of quality and compliance in the built environment.
Principal Accountabilities:

Plan Assessment & Compliance
Review submissions and negotiate with applicants to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and relevant legislation. Attend meetings to evaluate applications and ensure projects (primarily non-high-rise) meet statutory requirements and safety standards.
Site Monitoring
Inspect and monitor active construction sites to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and Building Safety Act. Offer guidance to applicants and stakeholders, ensuring safe, compliant progress on-site.
Statutory Site Inspections
Lead site inspections in response to statutory notifications. Monitor construction progress and quality, enforce regulations within set timeframes, and support the collection of charges where applicable.
Regulatory Advice & Enforcement
Provide expert advice on Building Regulations and related legislation, particularly for non-high-rise projects. Identify unauthorised works, initiate enforcement action when needed, and serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings.
Record Keeping & Reporting
Maintain accurate records, documentation, and completion reports for non-high-rise buildings. Prepare detailed reports to support decision-making and ensure statutory compliance.
Dangerous Structures & Emergency Response
Act as a key representative on sites with potentially dangerous structures. Assess risk, ensure corrective actions are taken, and respond to emergency call-outs in line with the Building Safety Act.
Service Improvement & Innovation
Contribute to ongoing improvements within the Building Control service. Work with the Building Control Manager to develop strategies that enhance delivery, retain existing clients, and attract new business to ensure the service remains self-financing.
Pre-Submission Support & Partnerships
Offer pre-application advice and build strong working relationships with architects, agents, and construction professionals. Promote initiatives like the LABC Partner Authority Scheme and negotiate bespoke charges where applicable.
Cross-Authority Collaboration
Work with other authorities and agencies on shared or cross-border projects, contributing to plan vetting and inspections. Ensure consistency in application of standards and procedures across regions.
Health & Safety Compliance (LACE & HSE)
Follow the Local Authority Construction Engagement (LACE) protocol and collaborate with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to enforce health and safety legislation across building operations.
Organisational Alignment
Contribute to the achievement of my client's strategic goals. Promote values such as safety, integrity, and transparency, and help improve the overall quality and effectiveness of the Building Control service.
Data Protection & Compliance
Ensure compliance with my client's data protection policies. Manage data and documentation in line with current data protection legislation, safeguarding personal and project-related information.To Be Shortlisted, You Must Have:

Registration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) as a Registered Building Inspector (RBI)