Senior Registered Building Inspector

Overview

Buckinghamshire Council is looking to consolidate its position as the building control provider of choice in Buckinghamshire.

As such, we aim to recruit an additional Senior Registered Building Inspector to join our strong team of Class 2 and Class 3 RBIs.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally. 

Buckinghamshire Council strives to make Buckinghamshire the best place to live, raise a family, work and do business.

The Grade 8 role on offer attracts a salary to £51,758 plus a market supplement of £5,000/pa.

Subject to qualifying probationary periods, as an employee at Buckinghamshire Council you can expect to access a wide range of benefits and support including:

• Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 after 5 years
• LGS Pension scheme
• Performance related payment linked to our annual appraisal
• Flex-time working patterns
• Employee discounts on anything from tyres to childcare
• A Cycle to work scheme
• An employee assistance program with round the clock support

As one of the largest local authority building control teams in the country we are able to support you through your career aspirations and help guide your learning and development. As part of the team you will benefit from the vast knowledge and experience of senior colleagues but will be expected to have the autonomy and confidence to make your own informed decisions.

About the role

This full-time role has a mobile work profile. This means that you will be able to work from a variety of locations in order to fulfil your duties, including remote and home working and with access to the Council’s permanent office bases.

Our Inspectors are involved with a vast range of projects across the county and we provide support to the Building Safety Regulator through engagement in a number of their multi-disciplinary teams (MDT).

As a member of the team you will lead on a range of applications, support clients and colleagues and be a fundamental part of advising the council on fulfilment of the building control functions.

Key responsibilities:

• Working with a range of duty holders to support them through the building control process
• Carrying out building control restricted activities –
• checking plans for approval
• site inspections to assess the compliance of building work
• Investigating and reviewing unauthorised building works
• Promoting the building control services of Buckinghamshire Council
• Liaising with building control peers and colleagues from the wider council services on building control matters

Mobile:

A ‘mobile’ role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You’ll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.

About you

You will be:

• registered with the Building Safety Regulator at a minimum of Class 2 A-F and be able to carry out unsupervised the restricted activities;
• experienced in the delivery of building control with in-depth working knowledge of the Building Act 1984, The Building Regulations 2010 and associated legislation;
• self-motivated with excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload;
• able to work as part of a team and have outstanding communication skills with a focus on customer service;
• ideally a member of a professional body (CABE, CIOB, RICS);
• committed to continuous improvement, professional development and be able to demonstrate the ethics and behaviours outlined in the RBI Code of Conduct

Other information

Please see the attached job summary for further information on this role and person specification.

Buckinghamshire Council has office locations in High Wycombe and Aylesbury but you will have the ability and support to be able to work remotely from any location.

Number of positions available: 1

Closing date: Sunday, 31st of September 2025

Interview date: TBA

Interview-type / process: MS TEAMS, In-person

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Neil Giles on 01296 585194 or email [email protected]

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

Interviews may occur throughout the advertised period. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate works with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire.  We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property.

 Our key priorities include developing the economic narrative for Bucks, creating more jobs and delivering the right infrastructure to help businesses and residents thrive. We also aim to provide a proactive planning service that is responsive, whilst making the best use of the Council’s land and property portfolio. This will in turn support community services and create housing, jobs, regeneration and income to support public services.

 It’s a great time to join one of our teams. As part of the Planning, Growth and Sustainability function you will not only get to help shape the economic future of Buckinghamshire; you’ll also be involved in delivering high-profile development projects and work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK. You will support us to deliver the results that our local residents and businesses deserve.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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