Starting salary for this role is £44,075 (pro rata for part‑time colleagues). This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. All new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation.
Role Purpose
Provide technical expertise in the inspection and assessment of construction works against building regulations, to ensure that all construction is in accordance with legislation and regulatory standards.
Main Responsibilities
- Advise and provide advanced observations on construction, design and safety issues for complex projects at the pre‑application stage, reducing the risk of non‑compliance and delays in approvals.
- Examine and assess complex or complicated applications against building regulations to decide if they are compliant and can proceed to construction.
- Inspect and survey buildings and building methods, during construction and upon completion, against well-defined regulations concerning safety, accessibility and sustainability to assess compliance.
- Provide specialist advice and advanced solutions to identified issues, based on strong technical knowledge of building regulations and their practical application.
- Produce reports, grant approvals and issue completion certificates to confirm that construction obligations have been met.
- Investigate unauthorised and non‑compliant building works, preparing documents and serving enforcement notices, to ensure that non‑compliance can be prosecuted effectively.
- Sample and test construction materials to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Survey potentially dangerous buildings or structures and take action to arrange removal of the danger posed to the public, including approving demolitions and arranging cost recovery.
- Maintain accurate records of all inspections and associated work so the information is accessible and auditable.
- Calculate fees in accordance with defined rates so the service can invoice customers appropriately.
- Build relationships with customers and assist in marketing the service to support promotion, growth and reputation of the service.
The Ideal Candidate
- Minimum Class 2D Registered Building Inspector.
- Degree in a construction related discipline or equivalent.
- Membership of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or Association of Building Engineers.
- Significant experience in the construction industry.
- Experience of building control and enforcement activity.
- Detailed knowledge of building regulations and legislation relating to construction.
- Detailed knowledge of construction techniques, building materials and industry products and systems.
- Ability to plan and manage own case load.
- Ability to influence, persuade, and generate understanding and acceptance based on technical knowledge.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with an existing right to work in the UK.
Inclusion
At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work. We are committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need.
Benefits
Benefits include competitive salary, flexible working, home-working, generous annual leave, and an attractive enhanced rewards package.
Contact Details:
Bournemouth Borough Council Recruitment Team
