Registered Building Inspector Class 2A in London

Islington Council's Building Control team is looking for a Registered Building Inspector to help ensure every building in our borough is safe, sustainable, and built to last.

Location: Islington, London (at least 2 days in our offices at Islington Town Hall with the remainder remote).

Grade: Scale 6 - S02 + 15% market supplement.

Team: Building Control.

Reports to: Team Manager, Building Control.

You will join a friendly, ambitious Building Control team, reporting to the Team Manager and working alongside a diverse group of professionals who are passionate about public service. Our team is part of the Community Wealth Building service area and we value collaboration, ambition, resourcefulness, and empowerment—our CARE values.

We are committed to your wellbeing and development. As a London Living Wage Employer, we offer flexible working, generous benefits, and a supportive environment where your ideas are valued. Our accreditations include the Healthy Workplace Award, Disability Confident Committed, and Stonewall Diversity Champion.

What Skills and Experience Do You Need?

• A Level 4 qualification in Building Control, or working towards a relevant degree (such as Building Surveying, Construction, or Structural Engineering), or equivalent experience.
• Registered Building Inspector status (Class 2A-2C) with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CABE, CIOB, or similar) and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, legislation, and best practice.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people.
• Confidence in using IT systems and managing records.
• Experience supervising or mentoring others is a real plus.

For an informal conversation about the post, please contact Vaughan Melsom, Assistant Director, Building Control.

Email: [email protected]

Ready to help us build a fairer Islington? Apply today and make your mark!

About You

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council, our sense of purpose is to serve and challenge inequality in the borough. We are committed to looking after our people and our place. Together we can change the future. Our values guide us: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering, known as CARE.

Our offer to you

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service.
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and a 35-hour working week.
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential.
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum.
• Excellent local government pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships.
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more.

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation under the 2010 Equality Act. We use data to identify and address disparities and work with Colleague Forums and Trade Unions to monitor and improve our practices. We aim to empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.

Pre‐Employment Checks

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‐employment checks. These may include:

• Proof of address
• Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
• Right to work in the UK
• Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to disclosures under applicable orders and checks.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.