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