Job Description

Salary

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

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

We offer a supportive environment in an organisation with flexible working hours and a Local Government Pension scheme. We believe in valuing diversity and are committed to equal opportunities as a Disability Confident Employer.

Job category/type

Building Control

Date posted

03/12/2025

Job reference

REQ000372

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

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 a career 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

Interview Date: 13/14 January 2026

Direct applicants only please. If you have not heard by the interview date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Throughout the NMD Building Control Partnership, we value: Pride, People, Performance and Partnerships