Job Introduction
Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A – 2F)
Grade 7 to 8: £33,699 to £40,777 per annum, plus £6,500 market forces supplement
Help shape safe, sustainable development across East Staffordshire
About Us
East Staffordshire Borough Council is seeking a skilled and customer-focused Registered Building Inspector to join our Building Control team. This is an opportunity to apply your professional expertise to support safe, compliant and sustainable development across the borough.
Working within your validated and registered competence at Class 2A to 2F, you will manage a varied portfolio of building control projects, examine plans, carry out site inspections, provide clear professional advice and take appropriate action to secure compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Act 1984 and related legislation
About the role
You will work within your validated competence at Class 2A to 2F, managing a varied caseload of residential and commercial projects. Duties will include examining plans, carrying out site inspections, maintaining accurate records, providing clear professional advice and taking proportionate action to secure compliance.
You will also support dangerous structures call-outs, out-of-hours arrangements, land drainage matters, street naming and numbering, and work closely with colleagues, elected members, contractors, applicants and the public.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a hard-working, ambitious and enthusiastic surveyor with building control experience, sound knowledge of construction, Building Regulations and the Building Act 1984, and the ability to manage work effectively to deadlines.
You should hold a degree-level qualification in building construction, surveying or a related discipline and be qualified to a minimum competency level of BSCF Level 2A. Competence across Level 2A to 2F is preferred, and RICS or CABE membership would be desirable.
You will need strong communication, customer service, organisational and IT skills, accurate record keeping, sound professional judgement and the ability to access construction site environments when required.
Additional requirements
You must hold a full driving licence, have access to a vehicle for the Car Necessity Scheme, live within two hours of East Staffordshire Borough, and be able to participate in the 24-hour standby and call-out rota.
What we offer
In addition to a competitive salary and market forces supplement we offer a generous package of benefits which include:
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Flexible working hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, plus an additional 5 days (after 5 years continuous local government service, plus public holidays
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Hybrid working opportunities that support an optimum work life balance arrangement (subject to the needs of the service)
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Access to the local government pension scheme
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Free car parking
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Reimbursement of car insurance
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Access to the Car Necessity Scheme
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Payment of professional fees and payment of Registered Building Inspector registration and maintenance charges.
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Occupational health support and an employee support programme
Full-time and part-time applications will be considered. An additional allowance is payable for emergency call-out duties, with full training provided.
If you are a qualified Building Control professional who takes pride in high-quality public service, we would welcome your application.
Full details of the job role and the essential requirements for the job holder are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date for applications: Friday 31 July 2026
If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Paul Farrer (Environment Manager (Assistant Head of Corporate & Environment Services) by emailing [email protected]
Important Notes for Candidates:
Additional Information
The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Visa Sponsorship
As a smaller local authority, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to issue Certificates of Sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application as we are unable to support visa sponsorship.
Personal Relationships
A candidate for any appointment with East Staffordshire Borough Council who know of any family or close personal relationship with any Member or Officer, must disclose that relationship when completing an application form for employment.
