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3 months contract with local authority
Registered Building Inspector
- Posted 13 July 2025
- Salary 50
- LocationMalton YO17 United Kingdom
- Job type Full time
- Sector Architecture & Construction
- ReferenceRQ1533777
Job description
3 months contract with local authority
Job Purpose:
- Support the Building Control Service and the Management Team in effectively delivering the Building Control function throughout North Yorkshire and contribute towards the objectives of the service.
- Undertake specialist or technical assessments/activities and make decisions on those assessments, using skills gained through qualifications and practical experience, to effectively deliver the Building Control function throughout the Council’s jurisdiction ensuring buildings comply with relevant regulatory standards in terms of health, safety, sustainability, energy conservation, accessibility, and design.
- Assist with the effective management of a caseload of a full range of developments, examining plans, carrying out site inspections, and initiating and dealing with enforcement action.
Operational duties at Grade I:
- With limited or no supervision, depending on the complexity and nature of the project:
- Operational management: Inspect and check deposited plans for compliance with current Building Regulations, enforce building control requirements, undertake statutory and other site inspections, investigate and control demolition, dangerous structures, contraventions, and unauthorised works, initiate and assist with enforcement action, actively pursue personal development, provide support to all services within the building control department, and contribute to the continued registration to ISO 9001.
- Communications: Instruct Fire and Rescue Service, Police, supporting agencies, public and contractors following a dangerous structure callout, liaise and consult with external agencies, stakeholders, statutory undertakers, members of the public, contractors, professional persons, elected members, and internal departments, and provide excellent front line customer service.
- Operational management: Inspect and check deposited plans for compliance with current Building Regulations, enforce building control requirements, undertake statutory and other site inspections, investigate and control demolition, dangerous structures, contraventions, and unauthorised works, initiate and assist with enforcement action, actively pursue personal development, provide support to all services within the building control department, and contribute to the continued registration to ISO 9001.
Requirements
- Relevant qualifications and practical experience in building control or related field.
- Knowledge of current Building Regulations, Building Act 1984, and allied legislation.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
- Commitment to personal development and continuous improvement.
- Excellent customer service skills.
