Principal Building Inspector

Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes - a career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.

As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of committed employees, delivering services they are passionate about.

The Role & Responsibilities:

We're looking for a Principal Registered Building Inspector to work within our Building Control team. You will act in a senior capacity, undertaking the full range of Building Control activities, providing a comprehensive range of professional services predominantly within a geographical area of our district.

As well as plan checking and carrying out site inspections, the role includes mentoring and supervising staff in accordance with the Building Safety Regulator requirements. Depending on your Registered Building Inspector class, you will also take the lead in dealing with the more complex Building Regulation applications we receive. You also will be responsible for enforcement activities and dangerous structures inspections.

Who We Are Looking For

As a Principal Registered Building Inspector, you bring substantial experience in delivering and supervising building control services, underpinned by a strong understanding of buildings within the scope of the Building Safety Regulator. You are a confident, collaborative professional who can effectively manage your own workload, drive quality and influence positive outcomes across a range of stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Registered with the Building Safety Regulator (minimum Class 2F)
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, or CIOB
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Building Regulations and legislation relating to construction.
• Advanced knowledge of construction techniques, building materials and industry products & systems.
• Ability to influence, persuade and generate understanding and acceptance based on technical knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Confidence to liaise and build effective relationships.
• Good level of IT skills, including MS Office.
• Organisational skills to enable workload prioritisation and meeting deadlines whilst working under pressure.
• Ability to visit premises, construction sites and undertake inspections as required by this role.
• Ability to work positively with other people
• Experience of working with clients and stakeholders in a construction-based environment.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to a range of audiences and to promote a positive professional service to our customers
• Demonstrable experience of carrying out investigative work in a construction / development related field.
• Significant experience of the Building Control function and the wider construction industry

This role requires current full driving license effective in the UK and use of a motor vehicle for business use, or the ability to get to sites in a timely manner equivalent to motor travel in your own car.

What Can We Offer?

We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, subject to eligibility criteria, such as:

• Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
• Generous annual leave provision
• Payment of one Professional membership fee e.g. CABE
• Payment of the annual BSR registration fee
• Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre
• On-site parking (site dependent)
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

For an alternative format, or to apply using a different method, please contact us.

What Next?

If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact Paul Bannon, Building Control Manager at paul.bannon@dover.gov.uk or on 01304 872495

Interviews to be held on DATE/TBC. We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates throughout the recruitment process.