Job Specification: Full Time Building Control – Registered Building Inspector (Grade 2A/2B) Location: Crawley Borough Council (Crawley Town Hall) Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time Grade: Minimum Grade 2A (Registered Building Control Inspector) Reporting to: Senior Building Control Manager Start Date: As soon as possible Duration: To Tuesday 23rd December
Purpose of the Role
The postholder will be responsible for managing and processing a case load of building control applications – mainly building notice / site inspection applications with also full plan checks requiring a competence of 2A / 2B plus as appropriate, regularization and reversion applications. The postholder will provide technical advice to applicants, builders, residents, developers, businesses / local stakeholders and respond to day‑to‑day queries, and assist in ensuring compliance with statutory duties under the Building Act 1984 and Building Safety Act 2022. The postholder will handle new building control applications successfully and to pick up existing and legacy applications passed over to Crawley Building Control by Sussex Building Control.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with the Senior Building Control Team Leader and the Crawley Building Control and manage application case load successfully, achieving efficient assessments / processing of building notice applications / site inspections.
* Provide technical advice and guidance on building control matters to developers, residents, and internal stakeholders.
* Where required, assist in the assessment and processing of Initial Notices submitted by Approved Inspectors.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to the management of building control data.
* Collaborate with the Data and Administration Manager to ensure efficient service delivery.
* Participate in inspections and site visits as required, applying a risk‑based approach.
* Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and support public protection duties.
Essential Requirements
* Registered Building Control Inspector (minimum Grade 2A/2B).
* Demonstrable experience in local authority building control functions.
* Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations.
* Ability to provide clear, accurate technical advice and documentation.
* Proven track record in handling significant building notice case loads.
* Proven track record in managing site inspection schedules successfully.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Additional Information
This role is part of a small team delivering statutory building control services during a transitional period. The postholder will take on an interim role until 23rd December, providing additional capacity to the Team whilst we wait for the Senior Building Control Team Leader to start with Crawley Building Control Full Time in mid‑December.
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