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Building Control Inspector

Dovetail Ref: 184005
Local Gov £45,000 - £60,000 per annum permanent mid Level 14 May 2026
Essex, England

Job Description

Building Control Inspector (RBI Class 2A+)

Full Time – Permanent

Salary: Negotiable + Market Supplements

North Essex & Surrounding Areas (Hybrid)

Our Client:

A prominent local authority based in North Essex, responsible for overseeing and developing a rapidly evolving urban landscape. They are an organisation that prioritises professional growth, with a leadership team that values long-term career development and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Their values are built on integrity, empathy, and a steadfast commitment to the residents they serve. Their primary goal is to provide safe, high-quality homes and to foster inclusive communities where every individual feels supported. As a forward-thinking council, they are currently transforming their building control services to ensure sustainable, high-standard development across the region.

The Role:

As a Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A or above), you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of construction work across the region. This role offers a balanced hybrid working model, blending remote work, site visits, and office-based collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out site inspections and plan assessments across a diverse range of developments.
  • Ensure all works comply with Building Regulations and associated guidance.
  • Provide clear, professional technical decisions to architects, developers, and contractors.
  • Maintain accurate, timely records of inspection outcomes and technical judgements.
  • Manage a varied workload with autonomy appropriate to your RBI Class level.
  • Contribute to a team culture focused on continuous improvement and public service.

What you need:

  • You must be a Registered Building Inspector (RBI) at Class 2A or above, accredited by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

  • Solid experience in Building Control, including site inspections and plan assessments.

  • In-depth technical knowledge of Building Regulations and relevant legislation.

  • A solution-focused approach with excellent communication skills.

  • A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle (mileage paid at 45p per mile).

  • Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).

Benefits:

  • Highly competitive salary with additional negotiable market-based supplements.

  • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.

  • Generous leave allowance plus Bank Holidays and additional leave at Christmas.

  • Flexible "Banked Hours" system allowing for extra flex days off each month.

  • Professional growth: Payment of professional memberships and support to progress to higher RBI classes.

  • Comprehensive wellbeing benefits, including health care options and gym discounts.

  • Financial incentives: Interest-free vehicle loans and cycle-to-work schemes.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary with market supplements
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Generous leave allowance
  • Bank Holidays
  • Additional leave at Christmas
  • Flexible Banked Hours system
  • Extra flex days off each month
  • Payment of professional memberships
  • Support to progress to higher RBI classes
  • Health care options
  • Gym discounts
  • Interest-free vehicle loans
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Mileage paid at 45p per mile

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Your Recruitment Consultant

RS

Rafee Shahabi

Pension

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Requirements

  • Registered Building Inspector (RBI) Class 2A or above
  • Accredited by Building Safety Regulator (BSR)
  • Solid experience in Building Control
  • Site inspections and plan assessments experience
  • In-depth technical knowledge of Building Regulations
  • Full UK driving license
  • Access to a vehicle
  • Right to work in the UK

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with market supplements
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Generous leave allowance
  • Bank Holidays
  • Additional leave at Christmas

Skills & Qualifications

Building ControlSite inspectionsPlan assessmentsBuilding RegulationsTechnical decision makingRecord keepingCommunication skillsSolution-focused approach