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Building Control Inspector (Barnstaple)


Company : NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL


Location : Barnstaple, England


Created : 2025-12-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Location: Barnstaple, Devon, South West, UKBuilding Control InspectorClass 2A, Stage 3 (Domestic)£34,434 - £40,777 per annum (plus 10% market supplement - to be reviewed annually)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 career graded Inspector roles (full time, permanent contracts).Are you interested in progressing acareer in Building Control, or an experienced professional who is looking to return to the role.We are offering an excellent progression route though the Building Control profession.Duties will include but not limited to (dependant on entry point): Plans assessment and onsite inspection of building work across the area to ensure compliance with Building Regulations Plan assessment, evaluations and written feedback on Building Regulation complianceSite inspections and record keeping to monitor Building Regulation complianceEnforcement of Building RegulationsUndertaking relevant course of study to qualify as a registered building inspector Liaising with applicants, agents and the public on Building Regulation mattersCarry out examination of submissions under Building Regulations with support, depending on classInvestigate alleged contraventions of Building Regulations and initiate appropriate actionRequirements: HNC, or equivalent, in a construction related subject; will need to sit a Level 4 LABC Diploma if your qualification is is not a Building Control degreeTraining will be provided specific to Building Control with a view to validating and registering with the BSCF (Building Safety Competence Foundation) and register with the Building Safety Regulator Experience of working in a construction related disciplineA good knowledge of building construction practice and Building Control regulations TPBN1_UKTJ