Class 2 Registered Building Inspector
About the job
Salary: £47,181 – £50,269 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance, £5,000 Market Rate Supplement and standby payment for Dangerous Structures
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
🚨 Join Us as a Registered Building Inspector – Class 2 🚨
(Full-time & Part-time Opportunities Available)
We’re growing our Building Control team and looking for three experienced and motivated Registered Building Inspectors (Class 2) to join us - 1x at Level 2F and 1x at Level 2D.
This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and high-profile developments in Luton and beyond, while playing a vital role in protecting the safety, quality, and sustainability of the built environment.
🌟 Why Join Us?
As a Building Inspector here, no two days are the same. This is a highly reactive enforcement role, where you’ll use your expertise to:
- Investigate unauthorised works,
- Serve notices and drive compliance,
- Take cases through to the Magistrates’ Court,
- Ensure projects meet the highest safety and regulatory standards.
You’ll be at the forefront of shaping our community, contributing to transformational projects such as:
- Luton Airport expansion
- The new Luton Town Football Club stadium
- Major University campus developments
- Luton & Dunstable Hospital redevelopment
- Exciting new housing growth across the borough
And we’re proud to say our work has been recognised with LABC Awards, showcasing the innovation and quality our team delivers.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
We’re looking for inspectors with proven Building Control enforcement experience - confident in handling unauthorised works, serving statutory notices, and progressing enforcement action through the courts.
You’ll be:
- Registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Building Inspector,
- Competent in Class 2 projects (A–F categories depending on role level),
- Experienced in technical assessments, site inspections, and decision-making,
- Knowledgeable in construction methods, building regs, and compliance standards,
- Proactive, adaptable, and ready to thrive in a reactive enforcement environment.
✅ What We Offer
- 2 exciting roles available (1x Class 2F, 1x Class 2D)
- Part-time applications welcome – we know flexibility matters
- The chance to work on landmark projects shaping the future of Luton
- A collaborative, forward-thinking Building Control team, where your impact is seen and valued
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Application Process
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
How to apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
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Available documents
Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.Salary range
- £47,181 - £50,269 per year