Building Control Inspector

  • NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
  • Barnstaple, Devon
  • Dec 07, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Building Control Inspector Class 2A, Stage 3 (Domestic)

£34,434 - £40,777 per annum (plus 10% market supplement - to be reviewed annually)

Come and join our friendly, busy and forward thinking team providing a professional service on all aspects of building regulations, including plan appraisal and site inspections.

Based primarily in North Devon - NMD Building Control Partnership, is a partnership between Mid Devon District and North Devon District Councils dealing with a range of interesting projects.We are looking for career graded Inspector roles (full time, permanent contracts).

Are you interested in progressing acareer in Building Control, or an experienced professional who is looking to return to the role.We are offering an excellent progression route though the Building Control profession.

Duties will include but not limited to (dependant on entry point):

Plans assessment and onsite inspection of building work across the area to ensure compliance with Building Regulations

Plan assessment, evaluations and written feedback on Building Regulation compliance

Site inspections and record keeping to monitor Building Regulation compliance

Enforcement of Building Regulations

Undertaking relevant course of study to qualify as a registered building inspector

Liaising with applicants, agents and the public on Building Regulation matters

Carry out examination of submissions under Building Regulations with support, depending on class

Investigate alleged contraventions of Building Regulations and initiate appropriate action

Requirements:

HNC, or equivalent, in a construction related subject; will need to sit a Level 4 LABC Diploma if your qualification is is not a Building Control degree

Training will be provided specific to Building Control with a view to validating and registering with the BSCF (Building Safety Competence Foundation) and register with the Building Safety Regulator

Experience of working in a construction related discipline

A good knowledge of building construction practice and Building Control regulations


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