Building Inspector

Ready to Build a Safer, Fairer Islington?

Are you passionate about shaping the future of our borough's built environment? Do you thrive on tackling complex challenges and making a real difference for residents and businesses? If you're looking for a role where your expertise will help create a more equal Islington-where everyone has the chance to thrive-then this is the opportunity for you.

Join Islington Council's Building Control team and help us deliver on our mission.

About the Role

As a Principal Registered Building Inspector (Class 3G, 3H), you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring our buildings are safe, compliant, and built to the highest standards. You'll manage a varied caseload of high-risk building schemes, from new applications to complex regularisations, and work closely with applicants, agents, and professionals across the sector.

Key Duties

• Lead on plan appraisals and site inspections for high-risk projects, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and technical standards.
• Investigate complaints, control demolition and dangerous structures, and take enforcement action when necessary.
• Provide expert advice to applicants, agents, builders, and statutory bodies-including fire safety guidance at the planning stage.
• Support the London Hub and Building Safety Regulator with advice on higher-risk buildings.
• Supervise and mentor other Registered Building Inspectors, helping to maintain our quality management system.
• Progress applications and recommend actions leading to completion certificates, in line with council delegation.
• Uphold the Registered Building Inspectors' Code of Conduct and contribute to service improvements.

What You'll Need

We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a collaborative spirit. Here are the skills and experience you'll need:

These are essential criteria for the role

• Level 6 qualification in Building Control, or equivalent degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering).
• Registered Building Inspector status (Class 2A-3H) through the Building Safety Regulator.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CABE, CIOB, or equivalent), with evidence of CPD.

In addition you will have

• Extensive knowledge of building construction, materials, and legislation.
• Proven experience managing complex building control caseloads, including large-scale commercial and residential projects.
• Strong understanding of regulations, codes of practice, and operational standards.
• Experience supervising and supporting technical staff.
• Ability to drive service delivery improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical and legal requirements to a range of audiences.
• IT proficiency and strong record management skills.
• Financial awareness and ability to manage resources effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining CPD and upholding professional standards.
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours rotas and enforcement actions.

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