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Building Control Inspector
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- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Principal Building Inspector
SOCOTEC UK & Ireland —Colchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Building Surveying Managers
Ipswich Borough Council —Ipswich
- £49,282 a year
- Full-time
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SOCOTEC UK & Ireland —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Building Control Inspector

Colchester City Council -
Colchester

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Full-time

Benefits

Additional leave
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Flexible schedule
Car scheme

Qualifications

Communication skills

Full job description

Salary

Competitive salary with additional Market Forces Supplement

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Date posted

14/07/2026

Job reference

COLREQ01665

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 Hours per week

Become part of something special... the future of Building Control in Britain newest city. Welcome to Colchester.

We're transforming Building Control in Colchester Britain first and newest City and we're looking for a skilled and motivated Registered Building Inspector (RBI) of Class or higher to help us deliver safe, sustainable, and high-quality development across a rapidly growing urban landscape.

If you're a technically competent professional ready to apply your expertise, build your career, and play an important role in a forward-thinking team then this is your moment.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job it a chance to make a meaningful contribution to your future. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team culture, with access to excellent benefits and real progression potential.

We offer:

Autonomy & Trust as you work independently on plan assessments and site inspections appropriate to your RBI class, with guidance available when needed.
Supportive development so you can progress towards higher RBI classes under supervision, with structured CPD, mentoring, and training.
Flexibility & balance as you choose how you blend, remote, site and office-based work, with options for full-time, part-time, or flexible hours.
A positive team culture where you can be part of a service that values professionalism, wellbeing, and shared purpose.

Your Role: Make an Impact Through Professional Expertise

As a Registered Building Inspector (RBI Class 2A or above), you'll carry out core Building Control duties within your accreditation scope, helping ensure the safety, quality and compliance of construction work across the city.

In this role, you will:

Undertake site inspections and plan assessments, ensuring works comply with Building Regulations and guidance.
Provide clear, professional decisions to clients, agents, developers and contractors.
Make sound technical judgements and record outcomes in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
Work with autonomy appropriate to your RBI Class level, with support available from senior colleagues.
Be part of a team culture focused on continuous improvement, learning, and public service.
Have the opportunity to work towards higher RBI classes under supervision if desired.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident, qualified Registered Building Inspector (RBI) at Class 2A or above, who brings:

Solid experience in Building Control work including site inspection and plan assessment.
Clear technical understanding of the Building Regulations and relevant guidance.
A professional, solution-focused approach with good communication skills.
The ability to manage your own workload while working as part of a team.
A desire to continue developing your skills and progress in your RBI journey.

The Perks

We believe in rewarding talent and dedication, offering an outstanding benefits package:

A highly competitive salary, plus additional negotiable payments based on experience and market conditions.
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days a year.
Additional leave on the 8 public holidays.
Extra statutory leave for 2 days at Christmas.
The ability to take extra flex days off each month.
Options to purchase additional days of holiday.
Our new Stream, which allows pre-tax saving with attractive interest rates; or can be used to take your salary early if an unexpected personal expense arises.
Payment of professional memberships and fees.
Mileage and subsistence allowance payments.
The popular Vine Extras discount scheme for retail, goods and services.
Tax-free cycle schemes.
Interest-free E-vehicle loan schemes.
Discounted fitness classes, gym and/or swimming pool memberships.
Reduced cost private health care options.
Staff incentives for events, museums and exhibitions.
Diverse learning opportunities, including transferable skills, soft skills and ways to open up career progression routes using apprenticeships, coaching, mentoring, leadership and management qualifications.
Employee Assistance Programmes providing confidential support networks.
A variety of in-house health and wellbeing activities, groups and programmes.

Important: If you're not already a Registered Building Inspector (RBI) of Class 2A or above accredited by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). We will not consider you. This is a legal requirement for the role.

Are You Ready?

If you’re ready to step into a role where your expertise and experience will shape the future, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Emily Bowman at [email protected] to arrange an informal chat.

For further information regarding this vacancy, please click here.

This vacancy has no closing date, we reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time; therefore early submission of your application is encouraged. Interviews will be held as and when candidates are successfully shortlisted.

Colchester City Council has a wide range of services and facilities that can involve dealing with children or vulnerable adults. We treat our obligations for the safety of children and vulnerable adults seriously and expect our staff to be committed to the principles of our published policies and to adhere to the procedures contained within them.

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