Job Description

Salary

46,142 - 53,460 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

REQ000370

Principal Building Control Inspector (Enforcement Specialism) Class 2B-F or Class 3G-H

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 a Principal Inspector, with an enforcement specialism (full time, permanent contract). This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior role, leading on the Partnership enforcement process and action, being part of a multi-disciplined professional team.

Your duties will include but not limited to:

Undertake Plan Examination and Site Inspection to formulate reports and make recommendations Assess notifications and inspection of works on site, including major commercial projects Advise customers and staff of appropriate service levels, costs and fees Certify work in compliance with the building regulations and issue completion certificates Contribute to the management of the day-to-day running of the service Motivate, lead, supervise and manage team members Be the Partnership lead on Building Control's enhanced enforcement powers and related matters Respond to dangerous structure situations and to take or direct others to take necessary action


Requirements:

A degree or equivalent qualification in construction/building related discipline Full, or working towards, RICS or CABE membership A good knowledge of building construction practice and Building Control regulation Legal background, experience and detailed understanding of the law and how the courts function Experience of Building Control enhanced enforcement powers under section 35 & 36 of the Building Act Validation with the BSCF (Building Safety Competence Foundation), register with the Building Safety Regulator and continue this form of validation/registration

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.