Principal Registered Building Inspector
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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk if you are having difficulty applying online.
Principal Registered Building Inspector
Salary: Circa £67,000 (potentially more for exceptional candidate)
Plus - essential car user allowance
Location: Staines upon Thames
Working pattern: Full time (36 hours per week)
We are inviting applications from enthusiastic and qualified individuals to join our small but experienced Building Control team. You are required to be qualified to a minimum of Class 2F/4 Registered Building Inspector and be a corporate member of RICS/CABE (or equivalent). You will also have a proven track record within Local Authority Building Control.
The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking all general Building Control duties including the checking of plans and carrying out site inspections within the borough to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements; dealing with dangerous structures within the borough; and ensuring the use of the Council’s enforcement powers under the terms of the Building Act and Building Safety Act. You will report to the Group Head of Place, Protection and Prosperity and, in their absence, you will be responsible for managing the Building Control team when required to do so. As a member of the Spelthorne team, you will be expected to have not only an in-depth knowledge of construction but also all allied legislation relating to Building Control matters. You will be able to work under your own initiative and be committed to providing a first class level of service to our customers. In order to fulfil the duties associated with the post you require to hold a full and current driving license and have access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes.
This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.
Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network. Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.
For further details of the post please call our Principal Building Control Surveyor, Steve Bowden, on 01784 446365.
In return we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme, free car parking and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year.
Closing date: Friday 28 November 2025 (5:00pm)
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 8 December 2025
To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.
CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.
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Salary range
- £67,000 per year