Section
Building Control
Location
Town Hall
Salary
£36,363 to £38,220 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Monday 10 August 2026
Reference
DEDM02005-1-R
Building Inspector (Domestic Level)
Salary: £36,363 – £38,220 per annum
Preston is a vibrant city with a rich history, beautiful landscapes, and a thriving cultural scene. Boasting a wide range of domestic buildings and commercial projects, Preston has something to offer any surveyor, whether you wish to focus solely on domestic surveying work in an urban or rural setting or manage a multitude of development sites across the construction spectrum within the city which is currently growing with many new and high-quality developments.
We have an opportunity for a Domestic Level Building Inspector to manage a varied portfolio of domestic projects, providing expert advice and guidance to ensure that any work is carried out complies with the Building Regulations and associated legislation.
You will need to provide a customer focussed building control plan checking and site inspection service for all our customers, and also provide support to the public protection function of the service, as and where required, including carrying out enforcement duties and dangerous structures work.
To be successful you will be required to hold Registered Building Inspector status at Class 2 level (Category A for Domestic level). Class 2 Inspectors will have a professional Building Control Qualification (Level 4 or equivalent), Building Control experience with working knowledge of building regulations and legislation, excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong organisation and prioritising skills and a strong focus for service excellence.
We offer hybrid working for these positions and although these posts are being advertised as full-time roles, we are a flexible employer and will consider applications from candidates who would prefer to work part-time or more flexibly.
If we receive sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date.
International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship.
For an informal chat about the role please James Mercer, Planning and Building Control Enforcement Team Leader on 01772 906913 or [email protected] or Michael Mallett, Principal Building Inspector on 01772 906913 or [email protected]. To obtain further details and apply online please visit our website www.preston.gov.uk.
