Career Grade Building Inspector | Bexleyheath | Full Time | £36,372 – £51,234

Bexley Council is looking for two registered Building Inspector professionals to join its Building Control team.

This is a strong opportunity for someone with building control experience who wants to grow their career in a forward-thinking local authority.

You will help deliver statutory Building Control functions and support building regulations work across the borough. You will also work with internal teams, external partners and customers to help make sure building work is safe and compliant.

So yes, you will be helping stop the built environment from becoming a choose-your-own-adventure hazard. Somehow, society still needs that.

About Bexley Council

Bexley is an outer London borough between London and Kent.

The borough has strong transport links, including the Elizabeth Line and access to the M25. It also has parks, open spaces, heritage sites, libraries, leisure centres, shopping areas and schools.

Bexley Council is investing in its Building Control service. This includes staff development, improved processes and strong professional standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Building Inspector, you will support statutory building control work across Bexley.

You will:

• Inspect building work: Carry out site inspections in line with your competence.
• Check compliance: Help make sure works meet building regulations.
• Review applications: Support building regulations applications across the borough.
• Carry out restricted functions: Undertake restricted functions and activities where your registration allows.
• Work safely within scope: Receive supervision for work outside your current competence.
• Support customers: Provide clear advice and strong customer service.
• Work with partners: Build good links with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support improvement: Contribute to better processes and higher professional standards.
• Develop your skills: Build your competence through supervision and professional development.
• Keep records: Maintain clear and accurate inspection and case records.
• Support service goals: Help deliver the council’s building control service plan.

Building Inspector Responsibilities

This Building Inspector role sits within a service that has adapted to major change in the sector.

The Building Safety Act and post-Grenfell reforms have changed the way building control work is managed. Bexley has responded with a service improvement plan, investment in staff and the successful registration of its inspectors.

You will join a team that supports safe development while also helping customers understand what is needed. A rare blend of technical rigour and politely explaining rules people definitely should have read.

About You

You will have building control experience and a clear interest in developing your career.

Bexley is especially interested in applicants who have achieved Class 2 competency, ideally at least categories A to D.

You will bring:

• Building control experience: Experience working in building control or a closely related field.
• RBI registration: Registered Building Inspector status, matched to your competence level.
• Technical knowledge: Understanding of building regulations and inspection practice.
• Customer focus: The ability to provide clear, helpful and professional advice.
• Team working: Confidence working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Partner skills: The ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good judgement: The ability to work within your competence and seek supervision when needed.
• Attention to detail: Strong record keeping and case management skills.
• Development focus: A commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• Communication skills: The ability to explain technical points clearly.

Key Building Inspector Skills

Bexley Council is looking for someone with skills in:

• Building control
• Site inspections
• Building regulations
• Registered Building Inspector duties
• Restricted functions and activities
• Technical advice
• Customer service
• Case records
• Multi-disciplinary working
• Partner engagement
• Professional development
• Service improvement

Career Grade Opportunity

This is a career grade role.

If appointed, your grade and starting salary will be based on your skills, experience and competence level. This means the role can support development while recognising current registration and technical ability.

The council will also provide supervision for work beyond your current competence level, helping you grow your skills over time.

Why Join Bexley Council?

This is a good opportunity to join a local authority that is investing in Building Control.

You will work in a borough with varied development, strong transport links and a mix of urban and green spaces. You will also join a team focused on professional standards, customer service and service improvement.

Bexley Council offers:

• Competitive salary
• Market premium for eligible RBI Class 2 A-F candidates
• Coaching and mentoring
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Bank holidays
• Career development support
• A multi-disciplinary working environment

DBS Check

Appointment to this role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Recruitment Information

Bexley Council is a Disability Confident employer.

The council welcomes applications from disabled applicants, including people with hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be invited to interview.

If you need reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, contact recruitment@bexley.gov.uk.

This role may also be available as a secondment development opportunity for existing council employees.

How to Apply

This is a rolling advert and applications will be checked weekly.

You should apply as soon as possible, as the advert may close once enough suitable candidates apply.

Do not re-apply if you have been interviewed for this post in the last 6 months.

For an informal discussion, contact Tom Towler, Building Control Manager, at tom.towler@bexley.gov.uk.

Application Tips

Upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section.

Your statement should be no more than two sides of A4.

Use it to show clear examples of Building Inspector experience. Focus on building control work, site inspections, building regulations, customer advice, case records and working within your competence.

It will also help to show your current RBI registration level, any Class 2 competency and the categories you hold. Keep your examples clear, specific and linked to the role criteria.