Building Inspector (Career Grade - Domestic to Specialist)

North Somerset Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job description

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Building Inspector to join our Building Control Team. The Building Control Team are responsible for ensuring compliance of construction works with the Building Regulations.

In this role, you will manage a caseload of construction projects commensurate to your BSR registration.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Undertake plan checks
2. Undertake site inspections
3. Undertake site inspections in relation to dangerous structures
4. Take enforcement action as necessary

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more or less frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

1. 2-3 days in the office
2. Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
3. Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about building safety and public service, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

1. Registered with the Building Safety Regulator at Class 2A for plan check and site inspection work
2. Ability to plan and organise own work effectively
3. Good communication and customer care skills
4. Adheres to professional standards and codes of conduct set by the BSR

Desirable Criteria:

1. Registered with the Building Safety Regulator at Classes A, B, C and D
2. Ability to work towards obtaining next level of registration with the BSR

What We Offer

Working in Building Control at North Somerset Council is a great place to balance a rewarding career with a quality home life. Located south of Bristol, it's a scenic rural area with access to the coast and the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Benefits include:

1. Generous leave with up to 32 off days per annum, plus up to 12 additional days off per annum under our flexitime scheme
2. Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
3. Flexible working arrangements
4. Locally based work, within North Somerset, minimising time spent driving
5. Working primarily from home but with easy access to modern offices
6. Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
7. Support from the national Local Authority Building Control network
8. A career graded post allowing you to progress as you expand your registration categories with the BSR.
9. Tax deductible electric vehicle lease scheme (via salary sacrifice)
10. Entry into the excellent local government pension scheme
11. Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
12. Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance programme
13. Access to BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

This is an opportunity to continue your career with the option to work part time at an organisation that values the need to balance work and home life. We have a thriving business sector with Bristol Airport and several large towns including Portishead and Weston-super-Mare, which all provide opportunities to work on complex commercial schemes.

It will be your job to undertake the assessment of building regulation applications as part of a team, to ensure works on site comply with prescribed technical standards and approved details. This career grade post is an excellent opportunity for both recently qualified and more experienced building control inspectors alike, who can demonstrate their competency to work unsupervised on domestic projects from the first day of employment. The starting salary will be dependent on your level of registration with the BSR (£37,938 to £41,511pa - BSR Registration Class 2A to 2D).

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Jason Beale, Head of Planning, at [e-mail] or 01934 426011.

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.