Working Hours: 35 Hours per week Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Additional Payments: £8000 Market Rate Supplement and Essential Car Allowance Closing Date: 18 October 2026 Closing time: 11.59pm Interview Method: Face to Face Legal Right to Work: Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' employment history. Qualification - Suitable degree or equivalent award in a construction related discipline. Registered as a Building Inspector with the Building Safety Regulator as Class 2A - 2F Professional Registration Body Membership - Suitable membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or similar professional body/institution Essential Car Documentation - This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance Manchester is often ranked as one of the best cities in the world to live and work within international media circles, with an impressive night-time economy, reputation for creativity, community spirit, friendliness and getting to know your neighbours top of the list. We are home to the UK’s largest indoor arena, its second largest international airport, major sporting venues, great public transport links, and is at the heart of the nation’s motorway network. On our doorstep are National Parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty, and within the City, our 555,000+ residents live in every kind of housing from modern residential skyscrapers, traditional Victorian terraced neighbourhoods, to leafy suburban districts. The Building Control Service in Manchester has a key role to play in the evolution of our city, ensuring our developments are compliant, safe, inclusive, sustainable and incorporate measures that reduce the impact of climate change. Following recent recruitment success to key management posts, our building control team is at the forefront of new ad exciting construction projects across the city. If you want to be part of Manchester’s clear ambitions of delivering high-quality building control services across a vast building portfolio which includes arenas, sports stadia, high-rise buildings, housing schemes, shopping/retail centres, hospitals, an airport, and everything in-between, we definitely want to hear from you! In addition to a competitive salary, here's what you can also expect from us.... Market rate supplement of £8000p.a. Monthly essential-user car allowance of £83.65 (1000cc +vehicle) plus a per-mile allowance for all business miles travelled Free access to a centrally located car parking facility, available throughout the week across selected sites. A generous financial reward for each week you take part in the out-of-hours standby rota, including a minimum weekly allowance of £424.80 plus fixed allowances and overtime payments for any incidents attended. The rota is based on 1 in 9-12 weeks pattern Professional membership subscriptions paid (e.g. CABE, RICS, CIOB, etc.) Pre-paid online CPD/Training with LABC BSR re-registration and BSR maintenance fees paid A generous annual leave entitlement of up to 30 days paid leave (plus bank holidays) after a qualifying period of local government service and the ability to purchase an additional 10 days leave for full time employees. A flexible approach to working arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, including a 35-hour working week, and flexitime scheme which permits accrued hours to be taken as additional "flexi-leave" days A great working environment within the stunning Town Hall offices, right in the heart of the city, plus a pragmatic approach to home-working We will help you develop your career by providing development, training
Senior building Inspector employer: Manchester City Council
At Crosslee Community Primary School, part of the CLIC Co-operative Trust, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our collaborative culture, which encourages professional development and embraces diversity. Located in Greater Manchester, we offer a flexible working schedule that aligns with school hours, allowing for a balanced work-life experience while making a meaningful impact in the community.
