Job Description

Why Us?

It's time to join West Lancs as we embark on delivering our new and ambitious Vision and Priorities. With a focus on environmental sustainability, generating economic prosperity, building inclusive & healthy communities and financial resilience, we are looking for exceptional candidates to help shape our future. You will be joining an organisation that puts its customers first, takes responsibility and works together with a can-do attitude, all while challenging the status quo to deliver exceptional outcomes for our communities.



We are seeking a Registered Building Inspector to play a key part in our Building Control team. In this important role, you will support improvements to the built environment for residents and businesses within West Lancashire. You will also be a key player in further implementing the new building safety regime.



As a Registered Building Inspector, you will bring expertise in the building regulations and associated legislation, along with the ability to foster good customer service. Your teamwork will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing our reputation while driving innovation and improvements. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking and ambitious local authority, we would love to hear from you.

Your Role!

As a

Building Inspector

, you will play a key role in delivering the Council's Building Control functions. This includes:


Acting as a professional lead on Building Regulations, Building Act, and Building Safety Act matters. Managing your own caseload for plan checking and site inspections. Taking enforcement action to ensure compliance with building regulations. Inspecting and determining measures for dangerous structures and controlling demolition works. Maintaining accurate site records and reporting on application progress. Supporting and mentoring team members, sharing best practices. Planning and achieving personal work programme targets, preparing reports, and assisting with statistical returns. Acting as an ambassador for the Council, complying with the Building Inspector Competency Framework (BICoF) and Building Safety Regulator standards. Providing specialist assistance to the Building Safety Regulator and deputising for the Building Control Technical Manager when required.


To find out more about West Lancashire Borough Council, please view the attached Role Profile below.

About You!

We are looking for someone who is:

Qualified and Registered

: + Associate member of a professional institute such as RICS or CABE (Building Control).
+ Registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Building Inspector (minimum Class 2D), working towards Class 2F.

Experienced

: + Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Act, and associated legislation.
+ Experience in plan checking, site inspections, and enforcement within Building Control.

Skilled

: + Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to work to tight deadlines.
+ Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to engage with stakeholders and the public.
+ Problem-solving ability and willingness to champion change.

Technically Competent

: + Familiarity with building control IT systems, AutoCAD, and drainage design software.

Other Requirements

: + Commitment to equality, health & safety, and customer care.
+ Ability to communicate confidently in English.
+ Access to own transport and a full driving licence.
+ Willingness to work flexibly, including outside normal hours when required.

What's in it for you?

We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you. A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement, flexible working, a generous employer pension contribution scheme, work life balance policies, and support for your personal development are just some of the benefits we offer.

A market rate supplement will be applied in addition to the advertised salary and will be reviewed annually to ensure continued alignment with market conditions.

If you are eager to be part of a transformative journey and make a tangible impact, West Lancashire Borough Council welcomes your application.



If you require further information or your application will not submit then please call 01695 577177 or email recruitment@westlancs.gov.uk.


For general employability support please contact the employability team at thenest@westlancs.gov.uk


The successful applicant will be required to undergo security checks as part of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard for accessing Government records. This will include a Basic DBS check.


Please be advised that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position with West Lancashire Borough Council.