Building Inspector (RBI) Birmingham
Are you interested in becoming a Building Inspector? This role offers a chance to excel on our Building Control team, safeguard public safety, support sustainable building practices, and maintain high standards in the built environment while supporting SOCOTEC’s continued success.
We are looking for a proactive, reliable, and flexible Building Inspector to join our Building & Real Estate division. You will inspect construction sites at various stages, advise on regulatory requirements, and collaborate with architects, builders and developers to ensure safe, structurally sound, and code‑compliant buildings.
Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive site inspections and regulatory assessments – perform building inspections at various construction stages to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, review structural, architectural, and mechanical designs, assess building materials, construction specifications, and fire strategies against relevant Building Regulations and allied legislation.
* Supervise inspection activities and enforce regulatory compliance – act as a Registered Building Inspector within your competency and registered class, supervise lower‑class RBIs and graduate trainees, interpret and enforce national and local building regulations (including fire safety, energy efficiency, accessibility and environmental requirements), and issue formal notices on compliance breaches under the Building Safety Act 2022.
* Prepare detailed compliance documentation and provide consultancy services – produce comprehensive inspection reports, compliance certificates and regulatory approval documentation, maintain accurate records ensuring traceability and compliance with local authority requirements, and assist clients with Building Regulations consultancy advice where SOCOTEC is not acting as the Registered Building Control Approver.
Qualifications
* Professional qualification and regulatory registration at senior level – hold membership of RICS, CABE or equivalent (or be qualified by suitable experience), maintain CPD requirements, and demonstrate registration as an RBI at an appropriate level (3G/3H).
* Excellent communication and client relationship management skills – demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationship‑building abilities to work effectively with clients and deliver excellent client care across all interactions and project engagements.
* Self‑starting problem‑solver with technical expertise – show ability to work independently as well as part of large project teams, analyse complex issues, develop suitable solutions, implement these solutions effectively, and keep up to date with changes in building codes, regulations and industry best practices.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more)
* Electric car scheme (where applicable)
* Employee recognition programmes
* Family‑friendly support
* Exclusive retail discounts
* Employee assistance programmes
* Enhanced company pension
* Disability Confident accredited
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