Job Description

On behalf of HSE, we are looking for 8x 3H Building Inspector - Inside IR35 for a 6 Month contract based Remote.



At the Health and Safety Executive, we believe everyone has the right to come home safe and well from their job. Our mission is to prevent work-related death, injury, and ill health.



We concentrate effort on the most serious risks, targeting industries with the greatest hazards, and sectors with the worst risk management record. We hold people to account where we have to, and we are firm but fair when using our legal powers. We also provide support to businesses through free guidance and advice tailored to business needs. By giving them the confidence to manage risks sensibly, we boost productivity, support the economy, and contribute to a fairer society. We work hard to help maintain an effective regulatory framework, playing our part in providing proportionate and accountable legal requirements.



As a 3H Building Inspector, your main responsibilities will be to:

Shape Policy & Standards: Contribute to the development and review of building control policies, technical standards, and guidance under the new regulatory regime. Provide Expert Advice: Offer specialist input on regulatory frameworks, Gateway decisions, golden thread information, and occupation stage duties. Support Regulatory Operations: Participate in multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) for Gateway 2, Safety Case Reports, and enforcement cases, offering expert building control insights. Interpret Complex Submissions: Assist in reviewing and interpreting technical submissions for compliance with building regulations and statutory processes. Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify procedural or technical gaps, support tool/resource development, and contribute to training and guidance materials. Engage with Stakeholders: Maintain strong relationships with industry partners and contribute to internal and external technical policy discussions.

You'll have:

Registration as a Class 3 Category H Registered Building Inspector. Full membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent. Substantial experience in building control regulation, including assessing compliance with building regulations and overseeing complex or higher risk building projects. Ability to interpret technical and regulatory information and apply it pragmatically in support of proportionate enforcement or regulatory decision making. Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise and accessible technical advice and guidance. Experience working in multi-disciplinary environments and contributing technical assurance in decision making contexts whilst maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, HSE guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



HSE guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".