Registered Building Inspector
Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£60 - £70 Hourly
Contract/Project
Senior Building Control Officer - Local Authority
Temporary, Full Time
£65.00 per hour (umbrella)
Vivid Resourcing are delighted to be supporting a Local Authority to recruit a Senior Building Control Officer on an initial 3-month temporary contract basis.
The Opportunity
We are looking for someone to join our busy Building Control team to support the Building Control Manager and work in a pro-active and customer focussed way to ensure the best outcome for the district and its resident.
Please note that this role will be based on site 5 days per week.
Accountabilities
* To ensure enforcement of the Building Regulations and associated legislation, in particular, large projects of a complex nature, under the guidance and direction of the Building Control Manager
* To examine submitted applications to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations, Building Act and associated legislation
* To authorise approval/rejection of drawings/plans in connection with Building Regulation applications within prescribed time periods and produce the appropriate decision notices
* To work on own initiative and perform statutory and non-statutory site inspections, make on the spot legal decisions and give instructions to site management to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations whilst keeping accurate / comprehensive
* To carry out site visits in a prompt, efficient and safe manner and to investigate complaints and initiate enforcement action within required timescales for breaches of the Building Regulations, prepare reports for the Council’s Solicitor for the instigation of legal action
* Processing Building Regulations application and giving decisions as quickly as possible and ensuring the targets of Building Control Performance Standards are achieved
* Accepting or refusing Initial Notices received from RBCA’s
* Respond to customer inquiries, public complaints or enquiries regarding current or expected developments and to provide advice, legal guidance and specialist knowledge on building regulations and construction related matters
* On a daily basis ensure that all decisions taken and processes carried out are fully lawful in all aspects and that all legislation requirements are acted upon appropriately
The Experience You Will Bring
* Degree or professional qualification in a building control related discipline (i.e. building surveyor or similar)
* Registered at Class 2D+ with the Building Safety Regulator.
* Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of Building Regulations and Building Act and allied legislation and building practices and its application and implementation for the Building Control Service
* Working as an operational building control officer within a building control unit
* Able to work to deadlines and work under pressure
* Detailed knowledge of current building control regulations and other associated legislation, policy and guidance and its application and implementation for the building control service
Temporary, Full Time
£65.00 per hour (umbrella)
Vivid Resourcing are delighted to be supporting a Local Authority to recruit a Senior Building Control Officer on an initial 3-month temporary contract basis.
The Opportunity
We are looking for someone to join our busy Building Control team to support the Building Control Manager and work in a pro-active and customer focussed way to ensure the best outcome for the district and its resident.
Please note that this role will be based on site 5 days per week.
Accountabilities
* To ensure enforcement of the Building Regulations and associated legislation, in particular, large projects of a complex nature, under the guidance and direction of the Building Control Manager
* To examine submitted applications to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations, Building Act and associated legislation
* To authorise approval/rejection of drawings/plans in connection with Building Regulation applications within prescribed time periods and produce the appropriate decision notices
* To work on own initiative and perform statutory and non-statutory site inspections, make on the spot legal decisions and give instructions to site management to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations whilst keeping accurate / comprehensive
* To carry out site visits in a prompt, efficient and safe manner and to investigate complaints and initiate enforcement action within required timescales for breaches of the Building Regulations, prepare reports for the Council’s Solicitor for the instigation of legal action
* Processing Building Regulations application and giving decisions as quickly as possible and ensuring the targets of Building Control Performance Standards are achieved
* Accepting or refusing Initial Notices received from RBCA’s
* Respond to customer inquiries, public complaints or enquiries regarding current or expected developments and to provide advice, legal guidance and specialist knowledge on building regulations and construction related matters
* On a daily basis ensure that all decisions taken and processes carried out are fully lawful in all aspects and that all legislation requirements are acted upon appropriately
The Experience You Will Bring
* Degree or professional qualification in a building control related discipline (i.e. building surveyor or similar)
* Registered at Class 2D+ with the Building Safety Regulator.
* Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of Building Regulations and Building Act and allied legislation and building practices and its application and implementation for the Building Control Service
* Working as an operational building control officer within a building control unit
* Able to work to deadlines and work under pressure
* Detailed knowledge of current building control regulations and other associated legislation, policy and guidance and its application and implementation for the building control service
Reference: 225207765
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Registered Building Inspector
Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£60 - £70 Hourly
Contract/Project
Senior Building Control Officer - Local Authority
Temporary, Full Time
£65.00 per hour (umbrella)
Vivid Resourcing are delighted to be supporting a Local Authority to recruit a Senior Building Control Officer on an initial 3-month temporary contract basis.
The Opportunity
We are looking for someone to join our busy Building Control team to support the Building Control Manager and work in a pro-active and customer focussed way to ensure the best outcome for the district and its resident.
Please note that this role will be based on site 5 days per week.
Accountabilities
* To ensure enforcement of the Building Regulations and associated legislation, in particular, large projects of a complex nature, under the guidance and direction of the Building Control Manager
* To examine submitted applications to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations, Building Act and associated legislation
* To authorise approval/rejection of drawings/plans in connection with Building Regulation applications within prescribed time periods and produce the appropriate decision notices
* To work on own initiative and perform statutory and non-statutory site inspections, make on the spot legal decisions and give instructions to site management to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations whilst keeping accurate / comprehensive
* To carry out site visits in a prompt, efficient and safe manner and to investigate complaints and initiate enforcement action within required timescales for breaches of the Building Regulations, prepare reports for the Council’s Solicitor for the instigation of legal action
* Processing Building Regulations application and giving decisions as quickly as possible and ensuring the targets of Building Control Performance Standards are achieved
* Accepting or refusing Initial Notices received from RBCA’s
* Respond to customer inquiries, public complaints or enquiries regarding current or expected developments and to provide advice, legal guidance and specialist knowledge on building regulations and construction related matters
* On a daily basis ensure that all decisions taken and processes carried out are fully lawful in all aspects and that all legislation requirements are acted upon appropriately
The Experience You Will Bring
* Degree or professional qualification in a building control related discipline (i.e. building surveyor or similar)
* Registered at Class 2D+ with the Building Safety Regulator.
* Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of Building Regulations and Building Act and allied legislation and building practices and its application and implementation for the Building Control Service
* Working as an operational building control officer within a building control unit
* Able to work to deadlines and work under pressure
* Detailed knowledge of current building control regulations and other associated legislation, policy and guidance and its application and implementation for the building control service
Temporary, Full Time
£65.00 per hour (umbrella)
Vivid Resourcing are delighted to be supporting a Local Authority to recruit a Senior Building Control Officer on an initial 3-month temporary contract basis.
The Opportunity
We are looking for someone to join our busy Building Control team to support the Building Control Manager and work in a pro-active and customer focussed way to ensure the best outcome for the district and its resident.
Please note that this role will be based on site 5 days per week.
Accountabilities
* To ensure enforcement of the Building Regulations and associated legislation, in particular, large projects of a complex nature, under the guidance and direction of the Building Control Manager
* To examine submitted applications to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations, Building Act and associated legislation
* To authorise approval/rejection of drawings/plans in connection with Building Regulation applications within prescribed time periods and produce the appropriate decision notices
* To work on own initiative and perform statutory and non-statutory site inspections, make on the spot legal decisions and give instructions to site management to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations whilst keeping accurate / comprehensive
* To carry out site visits in a prompt, efficient and safe manner and to investigate complaints and initiate enforcement action within required timescales for breaches of the Building Regulations, prepare reports for the Council’s Solicitor for the instigation of legal action
* Processing Building Regulations application and giving decisions as quickly as possible and ensuring the targets of Building Control Performance Standards are achieved
* Accepting or refusing Initial Notices received from RBCA’s
* Respond to customer inquiries, public complaints or enquiries regarding current or expected developments and to provide advice, legal guidance and specialist knowledge on building regulations and construction related matters
* On a daily basis ensure that all decisions taken and processes carried out are fully lawful in all aspects and that all legislation requirements are acted upon appropriately
The Experience You Will Bring
* Degree or professional qualification in a building control related discipline (i.e. building surveyor or similar)
* Registered at Class 2D+ with the Building Safety Regulator.
* Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of Building Regulations and Building Act and allied legislation and building practices and its application and implementation for the Building Control Service
* Working as an operational building control officer within a building control unit
* Able to work to deadlines and work under pressure
* Detailed knowledge of current building control regulations and other associated legislation, policy and guidance and its application and implementation for the building control service
Reference: 225207765
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