Principal Registered Building Inspector
Posted 1 week ago by Vivid Resourcing Ltd
£75 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Chelmsford, Essex
Summary: The role of Interim Class 2F Principal Registered Building Inspector involves overseeing building control functions for a Local Authority, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations. The position requires conducting site inspections, managing a team, and supporting operational standards within the service. This is a temporary contract aimed at experienced professionals in the field of building control. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to enhance service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out site inspections and plan checking, with a minimum of two days per week on site.
- Respond to and investigate dangerous structures.
- Undertake enforcement activities under the Building Regulations and the Building Act where required.
- Supervise senior and junior surveyors as well as administrative staff within the service.
- Deputise for the Building Control Manager when required.
- Support the Building Control Manager in the implementation of BSR operational standards.
- Assist with procedural improvements and service changes within Building Control.
- Undertake plan checking and provide professional technical advice.
Key Skills:
- A professional qualification from a recognised chartered institute with a specialism in Building Control.
- Minimum Class 2F Registered Building Inspector status.
- Chartered membership with one of the following professional bodies: CIOB, RICS, or CABE.
- Strong experience in Building Control inspection, compliance, and enforcement.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and support operational service delivery.
Salary (Rate): £75/hour
City: Chelmsford
Country: England
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Interim Class 2F Principal Registered Building Inspector
Location: Hybrid – Office based 1 day per week with site inspections across the district (minimum 2 days on site per week)
Contract: Interim 3 months rolling contract
We are seeking an experienced Interim Class 2F Principal Registered Building Inspector to support a Local Authority Building Control service. This is a key role responsible for delivering high-quality building control functions, ensuring compliance with the Building Regulations, and supporting the management and development of the service.
Main Responsibilities
- Carry out site inspections and plan checking, with a minimum of two days per week on site.
- Respond to and investigate dangerous structures.
- Undertake enforcement activities under the Building Regulations and the Building Act where required.
- Supervise senior and junior surveyors as well as administrative staff within the service.
- Deputise for the Building Control Manager when required.
- Support the Building Control Manager in the implementation of BSR operational standards.
- Assist with procedural improvements and service changes within Building Control.
- Undertake plan checking and provide professional technical advice.
Working Arrangements
This role requires:
- 1 day per week office-based, and
- A minimum of 2 days per week travelling across the district to undertake site inspections.
The Experience You Will Bring
- A professional qualification from a recognised chartered institute with a specialism in Building Control.
- Minimum Class 2F Registered Building Inspector status.
- Chartered membership with one of the following professional bodies: CIOB, RICS, or CABE.
- Strong experience in Building Control inspection, compliance, and enforcement.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and support operational service delivery.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced Building Control professional to play a senior technical and leadership role, helping to maintain regulatory compliance while supporting service development and operational standards.