Job Description

Help a busy Essex authority keep projects moving by delivering high-quality remote plan assessments. We're looking for a Registered Building Inspector - Class 2B or above to provide expert, timely decisions on Full Plans and Building Notice submissions.
The role
Carry out technical plan checking across residential and commercial schemes, ensuring compliance with the Building Regulations (2010, as amended) and associated Approved Documents.
Prepare clear queries, conditions and decisions, advising applicants/agents on proportionate routes to compliance.
Manage your own caseload to statutory timeframes, flagging risks early and progressing files to determination.
Liaise with internal teams and consultees as required (e.g., fire safety, drainage), documenting decisions on the council's case management system.
Provide pragmatic, customer-focused advice while upholding public interest and audit standards.
(Where relevant) escalate applications outside your registration scope and collaborate with senior/peer reviewers.
About you
Registered Building Inspector (BSR) - Class 2B or higher (essential).
Strong track record in local authority building control plan checking, including complex domestic and low- to medium-rise non-domestic work.
Up-to-date knowledge across core Parts (A-S) and confident interpreting drawings, specifications and calculations.
Comfortable working fully remote, using digital workflows (e.g., Uniform/IDOX or similar) and communicating clearly in writing.
Thorough, organised and delivery-focused, with the judgement to balance safety, compliance and practicality.
The offer
Contract: Initial 6 months, with potential to extend
Pattern: 3 days per week, fully remote
Rate: Negotiable, dependent on experience and registration class
How to apply
Ready to add immediate capacity to a proactive Essex team? Apply now or contact Ryan Hamlett on 02393876052 for a confidential chat.
Building Control Part Time Plan Checker
Essex Posted about 11 hours ago
Share this job
Sign up for job alerts
If you are a human, ignore this field
Create alert
You agree to our
Latest Jobs
Wandsworth
Contract - Full Time
30 - 35 per hour
Essex
Contract - Full Time
50 per hour
Nottingham
Contract - Full Time
450 - 500 per day
Staffordshire
Contract - Full Time
45 per hour
East Sussex
Contract - Full Time
35 - 40 per hour
Start your job search here
Atoms/Icons/Search/MG-02@1x
Atoms/Icons/Search/MG-02@1x
Policy
Contact Us:
Portsmouth - Lakeside North Harbour

• Portsmouth - Lakeside North Harbour

1000 Lakeside North Harbour, Western Rd, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3EN
FOLLOW US:
2025 Carrington West. All Rights Reserved. Registered in England & Wales 07344853, VAT GB105588510

Skills Required