LABC Trainee Building Inspector

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services transport public health and parks through to planning trading standards community safety and education so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work learn and make a difference.

Looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn and gain the qualifications needed to start a successful career in the construction industry

Having already recruited and trained 200 people LABC the organisation thatrepresentsall local authority building control teams in England and Wales is recruitingadditionalbuilding controltrainees to join theirLABC Academy starting inSeptember 2026.

TheLABC AcademyProgramme is atwo-yearfully fundedprogramme thatprovidesthe opportunity togainlevel 4 and level 5 diplomas in building control surveyingwhilstgettingon-the-job experience with a local authority building control department.

Throughout the programmeyoullearn a competitive salary and on completionyoullhave the skillsqualificationsand experiencerequiredtobecome a Registered Building Inspector as well as the opportunity toprogress to become a fully qualified Chartered Surveyor or Building Engineer.

Successful candidates will be employed by LABC and based in a local authority close to you to allow you to gain practical experience.

Wereseekingtechnically minded candidates who like problem solving are keen to learn and are looking to build a real career in the construction industry.

To apply you will need one of the following:

• Minimum 3 A levels at grade C or higher (or equivalent - 80 UCAS points)

• Demonstrable experience in a relevant or related discipline for example but not limited to construction ex-military fire etc.

• A qualification at level 3 S/NVQ in construction or a related discipline

When joining the council you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the Why Work For Us tab.

If you are interested in this role please click here to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Applications need to be received by the 15th June

If you would like a copy the Job Description please click here

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

Any Successful candidate will be employed by LABC

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications regardless of race sex disability sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partner status pregnancy or maternity age or religion or belief.