Building Control Inspector | Full Time | London | £35,391 – £49,365

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are looking for a Building Control Inspector.

You will work 36 hours per week across both boroughs. The role is home based, with daily site visits.

You must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2 Building Inspector.

You will assess building regulation applications, carry out site inspections and give clear advice to applicants, designers and contractors.

This Building Control role helps protect the health, safety and welfare of people in and around buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess building regulation applications.
• Carry out site inspections at key stages.
• Check work against the Building Act 1984 and Building Regulations.
• Manage a varied caseload across both boroughs.
• Give clear advice to applicants, agents, contractors and internal teams.
• Identify non-compliant work and support enforcement where needed.
• Keep accurate records for audit, legal and transparency purposes.
• Work within Building Safety Regulator requirements and the Code of Conduct.
• Support complaints, enquiries and legal processes when required.
• Contribute to a quality, transparent and customer-focused service.

About You

• Registered with the Building Safety Regulator as Class 2.
• Aware of Building Control service delivery standards.
• Good knowledge of Building Acts, Building Regulations and related law.
• Able to examine plans and meet statutory deadlines.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Strong technical judgement.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work with applicants, contractors and internal teams.
• Committed to CPD and the Building Inspector Competence Framework.
• Focused on public safety, integrity and good service.

What Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Offer

• Salary of £35,391 to £49,365.
• 20% market supplement.
• Car mileage.
• Full-time role, 36 hours per week.
• Home working with daily site visits.
• 40 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and agile working approach.
• Salary sacrifice schemes.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Professional development and mentoring.
• Support with Building Safety Regulator requirements.
• Inclusive workplace and Disability Confident employer.

Application Tips

Show clear Building Control and Building Inspector experience. Focus on Class 2 registration, plan checks, site inspections, Building Regulations and enforcement work. Use examples that show how you managed caseloads, gave clear advice, kept strong records or supported safe building outcomes.