Building Inspector

Position: Building Inspector

Location: Carlisle

Pay Scale: £50-£55 per hour

Contract Type: Full-time, Ongoing Contract

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assess deposited plans and Building Notices for compliance with Building Regulations and allied legislation, including cost estimation assessments.
• Conduct site inspections of work in progress to ensure compliance with Building Regulations.
• Utilise the Section's 'Acolaid' computer system for accurate and up-to-date record-keeping.
• Engage with owners, architects, agents, builders, and the public to negotiate and resolve compliance issues.
• Enforce Building Regulations and manage dangerous structures and demolition controls.
• Ensure excellent customer care and promote Local Authority Building Control.
• Stay updated on industry changes, participate in training and development activities.
• Promote Best Value, excellence in customer service, and continuous improvement within a framework of equality and cultural diversity.
• Maintain effective communication with staff, colleagues, Members, and customers to enhance service quality.
• Promote best practices in Health & Safety and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Promote and adhere to Health & Safety legislation and Council policies.
• Identify and manage job-related risks through effective risk assessments, internal controls, training, monitoring, and review.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Full membership of MCABE, MCIOB, or MRICS.
• Either actively working towards or holding a minimum of a Class 2F registration with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Practical and procedural knowledge in:
• Processing applications for major projects to ensure compliance with Building Regulations.
• Applying extended regulatory guidance related to fire-engineered solutions, Building Bulletins, Firecode documents, etc.
• Preparing statements of evidence and serving as an expert witness in court for Building Regulations enforcement.

If This is the Role for you, apply below:

Wanting to know more please contact Rebecca at or on (phone number removed)

Why work with Randstad:

• Be paired with a dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
• C.V and interview support with regular updates and feedback
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
• Find your own job bonus

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.