Job Title: Registered Building Inspector, RBI Class 2 A-F and 2/3
Employing Company: Broste Rivers Group
Location: Hybrid or Remote to cover a variety of areas in the South East
Contract type: Permanent (Full Time)
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Construction
About Us
Build Insight is a Registered Building Control Approver, approved by the Building Safety Regulator to deliver trusted building control services. Hertfordshire Building Control brings together the expertise of several local authority building control teams. Together, as part of the Broste Rivers Group, we work on projects of every scale from small domestic extensions to major commercial developments, always with a focus on safety, compliance, and customer value.
Purpose of Role
We’re looking for a Registered Building Inspector to join our experienced inspections team. You’ll manage a varied portfolio of projects, from small domestic extensions to major commercial developments, liaising with clients, design teams, architects and builders. You will provide professional support to them, acting as the compliance lead, whilst ensuring that value is added for our customers at each stage of the build process.
Key Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with clients, the design team and contractors, at key stages of the process, ensuring satisfactory compliance oversight in line with relevant legislation.
* Carry out inspections on building projects within your class of competence, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation.
* Provide professional communication with stakeholders.
* Assess and process building control applications.
* Support local authorities with their regularisation and reversion processes of projects when required.
* Produce accurate, detailed inspection records and maintain digital records in line with QA systems and in accordance with the Code of Conduct for RBIs.
* Ensure relevant statutory periods are observed and take action as required.
* Issue plan certificates as requested and issue final certificates as appropriate.
* Investigate and resolve breaches of the Building Regulations, working collaboratively with local authorities.
* Keep up to date with changes in legislation, construction practices, and regulatory guidance.
* Attend site visits across the agreed service area, sometimes at short notice and in all weather conditions.
* Participate in internal training, peer reviews, and continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
* Ability to work at height and climb ladders.
* Take active responsibility for your own safety and apply a reasonable awareness of others on sites.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of our service.
Person Specification
* A chartered professional membership with RICS, CIOB or CABE.
* Registered as a Class 2 or Class 3 Building Inspector with the BSR.
* Level 4 or 5 qualification in Building Control, Construction, or related discipline.
* Solid industry experience and the ability to make pragmatic decisions.
* Demonstrate a customer-focused approach.
* High standard of written and verbal communication skills.
* Experienced in interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Proficient use of IT systems and development of systems to improve efficiencies and effectiveness.
* An in-depth understanding of relevant legislation, guidance and associated documentation.
* Full UK driving licence (for site visits).
* Experience working with Building Control bodies (public or private).
* Experience handling enforcement actions or compliance issues.
* Knowledge of working with CRM systems.
Benefits
* 25 days per annum (increasing by one day per year after a year, up to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays.
* Two days of paid leave for volunteering either with our charity of the year, or something close to you personally.
* Remote working arrangements.
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* Employer pension contribution of 6%.
* Professional fees paid, i.e. CABE, RICS or CIOB.
* Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
* Death in service benefit of 3 x salary.
* Free on-site parking.
Please apply with your cover letter and CV by 9am Monday 24th November to:
recruitment@hertfordshirebc.co.uk
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat, please email us at the above recruitment email address and we will get back to you.
Equal Opportunities
Broste Rivers Ltd fully supports the terms of The Equality Act 2010. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. We strive for a diverse workforce that reflects our community and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity and marital or civil partnership status.
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