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East Staffordshire Borough Council is seeking a skilled and customer-focused Registered Building Inspector to join our Building Control team. This is an opportunity to apply your professional expertise to support safe, compliant and sustainable development across the borough.

Working within your validated and registered competence at Class 2A to 2F, you will manage a varied portfolio of building control projects, examine plans, carry out site inspections, provide clear professional advice and take appropriate action to secure compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Act 1984 and related legislation

About the role

You will work within your validated competence at Class 2A to 2F, managing a varied caseload of residential and commercial projects. Duties will include examining plans, carrying out site inspections, maintaining accurate records, providing clear professional advice and taking proportionate action to secure compliance.

You will also support dangerous structures call-outs, out-of-hours arrangements, land drainage matters, street naming and numbering, and work closely with colleagues, elected members, contractors, applicants and the public.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a hard-working, ambitious and enthusiastic surveyor with building control experience, sound knowledge of construction, Building Regulations and the Building Act 1984, and the ability to manage work effectively to deadlines.

You should hold a degree-level qualification in building construction, surveying or a related discipline and be qualified to a minimum competency level of BSCF Level 2A. Competence across Level 2A to 2F is preferred, and RICS or CABE membership would be desirable.

You will need strong communication, customer service, organisational and IT skills, accurate record keeping, sound professional judgement and the ability to access construction site environments when required.

Additional requirements

You must hold a full driving licence, have access to a vehicle for the Car Necessity Scheme, live within two hours of East Staffordshire Borough, and be able to participate in the 24-hour standby and call-out rota.

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary and market forces supplement we offer a generous package of benefits which include:

Flexible working hours
Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, plus an additional 5 days (after 5 years continuous local government service, plus public holidays
Hybrid working opportunities that support an optimum work life balance arrangement (subject to the needs of the service)
Access to the local government pension scheme
Free car parking
Reimbursement of car insurance
Access to the Car Necessity Scheme
Payment of professional fees and payment of Registered Building Inspector registration and maintenance charges.
Occupational health support and an employee support programme

Full-time and part-time applications will be considered. An additional allowance is payable for emergency call-out duties, with full training provided.

If you are a qualified Building Control professional who takes pride in high-quality public service, we would welcome your application.

Full details of the job role and the essential requirements for the job holder are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date for applications: Friday 31 July 2026

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Paul Farrer (Environment Manager (Assistant Head of Corporate & Environment Services) by emailing paul.farrer@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk

Important Notes for Candidates:

Additional Information

The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Visa Sponsorship

As a smaller local authority, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to issue Certificates of Sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application as we are unable to support visa sponsorship.

Personal Relationships

A candidate for any appointment with East Staffordshire Borough Council who know of any family or close personal relationship with any Member or Officer, must disclose that relationship when completing an application form for employment.

Salary range

£33,699 - £40,777 per year