Vacancies

Vacancy – Building Control Inspector– Permanent, Scale ranges from Scale 5 Trainee to Scale 7 Senior

Do you want to join a thriving Building Control Partnership?

If so, please send your CV and covering letter to human.resources@blaby.gov.uk

The Leicestershire Building Control Partnership provides a service over 6 council areas that are a mixture of towns (famous for their battles, pork pies and cheese) and rural areas.  We have a large, experienced and knowledgeable team who work hard to provide excellent customer service and we enjoy a flexible and supported working environment.

Alongside the usual knowledge of building regulations and experience of plan checking and site inspections we would expect you to uphold our high levels of customer service with a proactive approach to securing future business. Applicants must have a positive team working attitude and be customer focused and business orientated.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the Building Safety Regulator Requirements and Operational Standards and be validated to at least level Class 2A (level 2F for Seniors) and be a Member of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers or Royal institute of Chartered Surveyors.

We may consider applications from applicants without previous Building Control experience but who have a building construction background on a Trainee Building Control Inspector basis.  A building control career with us offers the opportunity for progression as this is a growing service.  Salary for a Trainee Building Control Inspector ranges from £32,115 – £37,938 and for a Building Control Inspector up to Senior ranges from £38,626 – £46,731 and has an Essential Car Allowance on top.  Hours of work are 37 per week.

You’ll notice that there is no closing date for this opportunity. That’s because we are always interested to hear from qualified inspectors.  To find out more about a career with LBCP, please contact Julian Howarth, Building Control Partnership Manager on 07792246997 for an informal discussion.

Benefits of working with us include a local government pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including a flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays.We also support Hybrid working arrangements with a combination of on-site and home working.

Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities.