Principal Building Control Inspector

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job description

We are currently working on the below opportunity for a Principal Building Control Inspector working with an East Midlands based Local Authority to deliver a customer-focused, compliant Building Control service that supports safety, sustainability, and innovation while adapting to legislative changes and driving service improvement.

Principal Building Control Inspector
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months Initially (likely extension)
Rate: £60 p/h (Umbrella Inside IR35)
Hybrid Working Arrangement: 3 Days Onsite weekly

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct building control activities including site inspections, plan checks, dangerous structures, demolitions, and stakeholder coordination.
2. Enforce building regulations, investigate breaches, gather evidence, and attend court where necessary.
3. Lead on complex applications, supporting and supervising other inspectors.
4. Maintain accurate project records in line with performance and regulatory standards.
5. Support day-to-day service delivery, resource management, and performance monitoring.
6. Provide technical advice and legislative support to the team and related services.
7. Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other service quality frameworks.
8. Manage and respond to dangerous structure incidents, ensuring public safety.
9. Lead staff development and training to maintain team competency.
10. Maintain personal registration and competency through ongoing development.
11. Assist in developing marketing strategies to increase service income.
12. Prepare and manage timely fee quotations.
13. Deputise for the Building Control Manager when required.
14. Support budget planning, forecasting, and financial risk management.
15. Contribute to long-term service improvements and transformation initiatives.
16. Promote carbon reduction measures within the service to support net zero goals.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

1. Need to be Level 2A or ideally 2F.
2. Knowledge of the Building Regulations 2010, the Building Act 1984 and associated legislation.
3. Registered with the Building Safety Regulator.
4. Experience of plan assessment and site inspections.
5. Proficiency in digital tools and systems used in Building Control case management.

If this sounds like it could be of interest please apply with a copy of your updated CV or email [e-mail] in the first instance and myself or a member of the team will be in contact.