Trainee Building Inspector Positions Across England
* Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
* Salary: £23,500 - £27,500 (dependent of experience)
* Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
* Contract: Contract
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 35 hours per week. Two Years Accredited Learning.
* DBS Check: No
* Closing Date: 14/06/2026 at 23:59
* Reference: SBC/26/336533
Trainee Building Inspector Positions across England
Looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn and gain the qualifications needed to start a successful career in the construction industry?
Having already recruited and trained 200 people, LABC, the organisation that represents all local authority building control teams in England and Wales, is recruiting additional building control trainees to join their LABC Academy, starting in September 2026.
The LABC Academy Programme is a two year fully funded programme that provides the opportunity to gain level 4 and level 5 diplomas in building control surveying whilst getting on‑job experience with a local authority building control department.
Throughout the programme you’ll learn a competitive salary and on completion you’ll have the skills, qualifications and experience required to become a Registered Building Inspector as well as the opportunity to progress to become a fully qualified Chartered Surveyor or Building Engineer.
As a Trainee Building Inspector, you’ll assist in delivering a range of surveying activities relating to building control, including working with designers and contractors to achieve compliance with building regulations, doing inspections of building work, assisting in technical investigations and responding to dangerous structure call outs.
Successful candidates will be employed by LABC and based in a local authority close to you to allow you to gain practical experience.
We are currently seeking candidates based within the following locations:
* Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (L20 3NJ)
Please note - This role will require regular travel to sites within your local authority. Therefore, you will need a full driving licence or be working towards having one by the employment start date.
What does the programme include?
* Two years accredited learning, where you will earn your level 4 and level 5 diplomas in building control surveying. As a funded programme you will have no student debt to pay back!
* Hybrid working approach - 35‑hour work week mainly consisting of two days home based learning/study and three days on the job training with your assigned local authority (with five days in your local authority outside ‘term’ time)
* A competitive salary throughout the duration of the programme.
* Regular salary increases following successful completion of education and competence milestones.
* A dedicated LABC coordinator to support you throughout your employment with LABC.
* An experienced local authority mentor who will meet with you daily
* Training and experience to become a Chartered Surveyor or Building Engineer.
What do I need to join?
We’re seeking technically minded candidates who like problem solving, are keen to learn and are looking to build a real career in the construction industry.
To apply you will need one of the following:
* Minimum 3 A levels at grade C or higher (or equivalent - 80 UCAS points)
* Demonstrable experience in a relevant or related discipline for example but not limited to construction, ex‑military, fire etc.
* A qualification at level 3 S/NVQ in construction or a related discipline
What can we offer you?
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Private Pension with 4% employers' contribution and 4% employee contribution
* Hybrid working (typically 2 days training and study at home, 3 days site based)
* Season ticket loan scheme
* Laptop
* Investment in your development as a Building Inspector through levels 4 and 5 diplomas over two‑year Fixed Term Contract. This investment is worth over £10,000.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
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