Registered Building Inspector - Class 2F (RBI)

Who You Are

Corporate RICS/CABE membership or equivalent is essential, showcasing your extensive experience in both commercial and domestic projects, with a particular expertise in handling dangerous structures, demolitions, and various licenses. You are a qualified Class 2 A-F Registered Building Inspector with a robust understanding of building legislation and practices, adept at overseeing a diverse range of project types. Your strong decision-making skills and capacity for effective time management allow you to meet deadlines efficiently while managing projects and clients under the LABC Partnership scheme.

You demonstrate competency in fire safety design with substantial experience in project management and staff supervision. As a self-motivated, strategic thinker with excellent verbal and written communication skills, you excel at remaining calm under pressure, finding innovative solutions beyond the constraints of Approved Documents. Your capability to conduct comprehensive site inspections is complemented by your readiness to work from home, alongside having a current Driving Licence and access to a car for work purposes.

What the Job Involves

The role involves executing duties as an authorised Class 2 Registered Building Inspector under the Principal Building Control Surveyor's direction, often requiring work outside regular office hours. Your focus will be on ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation during plan examination and site inspections. You will make critical on-the-spot decisions regarding applications and construction work, managing a wide spectrum of caseloads, and supervising Building Control Surveyors and Assistants.

Your responsibilities include managing administrative tasks, such as application fee checks and quote production, to ensure projects are accurately charged, along with coordinating with clients and the Technical Support Team for proper payment processing. The role also involves issuing formal Decision Notices within statutory timeframes and offering expert advice to customers on building matters, while maintaining comprehensive records and reports.

Under the guidance of the Principal Surveyor, you will pursue enforcement actions, engage in business development, and manage customer relationships to boost the council's market share and income. Optimizing staff resources for necessary inspections and contributing to staff education form part of your duties, as does acting independently on compliance, dangerous structures, and building safety matters, including emergency responses. Reporting safety risks to superiors and undertaking additional tasks as directed by senior council leadership are key elements of this position, while adhering to budget and resource management policies to influence community health, safety, and building functionality.

You are committed to upholding the council’s values, Equality & Diversity, and GDPR policies, serving as a role model for the council's behavior and ethics standards.