Specialist Building Inspector
Specialist Building Inspector
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Job Description
- East Suffolk CouncilLowestoft NR33 0EQ or Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1RT
- 52805 to 56985 per annum 10% retention payment (subject to terms)
- 37 hours per week
- Permanent
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Councils Building Control Team as a Specialist Building Inspector.
This is an exciting time to join East Suffolk Building Control together the team have supported each other in becoming one of the most qualified teams in the Region. The team have recently been appointed on a number of complex high value projects at Sizewell C this historic build programme will last for many years.
The role:
In this new role you will lead all Building Control applications and consultations for high risk high rise and complex projects as well as managing and consulting on all complex building control technical matters taking on the role as specialist amongst the team of building control professionals in delivering building control and enforcement functions. You will be an advocate for and influence the delivery of high quality design and regulatory compliance in East Suffolk and across the Building Control partnership through the promotion of legislative guidance and in line with statutory responsibilities. You will lead both internal and external applications and also front early consultation with development management and with ongoing consultation with the fire and rescue service.
What you will need:
You will be a full member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Association of Building Engineers (CABE) with considerable experience working in a building control area with evidence of a high level of performance. Level 6 Fire related training and qualifications is essential. You will need to be a good communicator well organised have excellent written numerical and analytical skills and sound IT abilities.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you dont meet all of the essential requirements please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Counciltake a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year increasing to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
- Discounts on mobile phones computers holiday and travel fashion and clothing health and beauty and many other products and services.
Find more information about what we offer in ourbenefits brochure (pdf).
To find out more
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Mark HarveyBuilding Control Partnerships Manager on 0or by emailing
Closing date: 1.00 pm 10 July 2025.
Interview date: w/c 21 July 2025.
How to apply
Step 1 -Read the advert and theJob Description and Person Specification (docx)
Step 3 -Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.
For more information check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
