Principal Registered Building Inspector | Full Time | Hertfordshire | £56,000 – £65,000

Hertfordshire Building Control is looking for a Principal Registered Building Inspector to join its technical team.

This is a permanent role. It is remote/hybrid, with the office based in Welwyn Garden City.

You will manage a range of projects. These will include small domestic extensions and complex major commercial developments.

You will work with clients, design teams, architects and builders. You will act as the compliance lead and give professional advice during each stage of the build process.

This role suits an experienced Building Inspector with strong plan checking skills, site knowledge and a clear understanding of Building Regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Project support: Manage a range of building control projects.
• Technical advice: Work with clients and design teams to give early advice.
• Plan checks: Assess plans submitted for Building Regulation approval.
• Site assessments: Carry out on-site technical assessments.
• Builder guidance: Give clear guidance to builders during works.
• Investigations: Carry out forensic investigations when needed.
• Technical support: Support undergraduate Registered Building Inspectors with complex matters.
• Deadlines: Assess plans within statutory timescales and company standards.
• Project lead: Act as the main contact and lead for plan assessments.
• Handover: Prepare compliant designs for handover to the site inspector.
• Records: Keep files, data and documents up to date.
• Compliance: Identify issues and take action with duty holders.
• Team input: Attend meetings and share technical knowledge.
• Leadership: Deputise for the Head of Building Control when required.

About You

You should have:

• Registration: Registered Building Inspector status, minimum Class 2D.
• Plan checking: Experience in building control plan checking.
• Legislation knowledge: Strong knowledge of Approved Documents, Building Regulations 2010 and the Building Act 1984.
• Professional membership: Full membership of RICS, CIOB or CABE, or working towards it.
• IT skills: Experience using MS Office, Outlook, spreadsheets, databases, document systems and dataspace.
• Communication: Strong communication skills and an approachable style.
• Organisation: The ability to manage several projects and deadlines at once.

Desirable experience includes:

• Commercial plan checking: Competence in commercial plan checking.
• RICS Plan of Work: Knowledge of design and construction stages.
• British Standards: Knowledge of BS9991 and BS9999.

What Hertfordshire Building Control Offers

Hertfordshire Building Control offers a strong benefits package, including:

• Salary package: Up to £56k - £65k per year.
• Annual leave: 25 days per year, rising by one day per year after one year, up to 30 days.
• Bank holidays: Paid bank holidays included.
• Long service: Extra days for long service.
• Volunteering leave: Two paid days each year.
• Flexible working: Flexible working arrangements.
• Training: Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Pension: 6% employer pension contribution.
• Professional fees: CABE, RICS or CIOB fees paid.
• Electric vehicle scheme: Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
• Private healthcare: Private health care insurance.
• Life cover: Death in service benefit of three times salary.
• Parking: Free office parking.
• Eyecare: Eyecare cost contribution.

How to Apply

There is no deadline for this advert.

To apply, send your CV and supporting cover letter to:

hr@hertfordshirebc.co.uk

For questions about the role, contact Richard Hearne at:

richard.hearne@hertfordshirebc.co.uk

Application Tips

Use your CV and cover letter to show your Building Inspector experience clearly. Focus on plan checking, site assessments, Building Regulations knowledge and project leadership. Give examples of complex cases you have handled. Also show how you work with clients, builders, architects and design teams to solve compliance issues.