Principal Building Inspector

As a principal building inspector, you will join a committed team of professionals to ensure the highest possible standards of building control enforcement permissible within the scope of the building control policy. Providing a proactive enabling approach to the functions within the Building Control unit, ensuring statutory obligations enabling the Council to fulfil obligations under Section 91 of the Building Act 1984.

The post holder will be required to undertake licensed building regulation activities and to work without supervision on domestic and commercial projects whilst supporting others.

Here at Cheshire East Council, we are lucky to live and work in a dynamic environment made up of charming countryside surrounding some of the most prestigious sought after urban locations.

Cheshire East continues to be a great place to live, work and visit and offers building control professionals a broad spectrum of diverse caseload from domestic extensions through to multi-million-pound commercial schemes.

Our building control team provide a first-class building control service to the residents of Cheshire East in a pragmatic, professional manner whilst embracing change positively. The team has a proven track record of innovation with the early adoption of flexible working practices whilst more recently embedding the legislative changes into day to day working life.

Such changes have made a significant impact on the profession and the council has provided a commitment to the team supporting their requirements whilst recognising a need to further reinforce the capability of the team. We are therefore now looking for a dedicated, ambitious registered building inspector who would like to extend their skills, operating as a principal officer.

With the emphasis on team approach, our principal officers work closely with others within the team whilst taking a lead role in some of the more complex developments within the area requiring a confident, robust professional approach. Although enjoying the support from the manager and team leader, the position will provide a high degree of autonomy to help further improve the service preparing for a successful future.

• Managing a caseload of development sites through inspection, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements
• To play a significant role in the development and support for other staff within the team, particularly on technical matters. Providing tutorial advice based on the ability of others.
• Participate within investigations of non-compliance, taking a lead role in the development of enforcement cases.
• To a proactive positive approach to engagement with users of the service and those who may become future users of the service.
• To respond to report of dangerous structures, carrying our actions and enforcement as required.

• At least 5 years’ experience working within a building control environment.
• Registered at a level Class 2D with the building safety regulator.
• Have a good knowledge of how legislation fits with day-to-day activities
• Hold chartered membership of a relevant profession such as CABE, CIOB etc.
• Be comfortable using technologic solutions.
• Have flexibility in your approach.

• Relocation package Up to £10,000
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• Up to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-days.
• Car use allowance
• Free car parking
• Professional fees paid, including registration and assessment costs.
• Health and fitness discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• A commitment to your health and well being

Contact Details – For an informal chat please contact the Building Control Manager on Ian Bunn 01270 375224 or 07725 651680.