Building Inspector South East

️ Job Specification: Class 2A / 2B / 2D Registered Building Inspector

Location: London & South East Employment Type: Full‑time Registration Required: Class 2A, 2B or 2D (Building Safety Regulator)

🧭 Role Purpose

Deliver high‑quality, compliant building control services across London and the South East. You will carry out plan assessments and site inspections within the scope of your Class 2A, 2B or 2D registration, ensuring building work meets the requirements of the Building Regulations and contributes to safe, sustainable development.

🏢 Key Responsibilities

Plan Assessment

Review plans, specifications and supporting documents for Building Regulations compliance.

Provide clear, timely technical feedback to clients, designers and contractors.

Identify non‑compliance and advise on acceptable solutions.

Site Inspections

Conduct inspections at key construction stages.

Record findings accurately and maintain digital inspection logs.

Escalate safety concerns or regulatory breaches in line with BSR requirements.

Regulatory Compliance

Operate strictly within the building categories permitted by your registration class.

Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of Building Regulations, Approved Documents and BSR guidance.

Ensure all work aligns with the Building Inspector Competence Framework (BICoF).

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Provide professional advice to homeowners, developers, architects and contractors.

Represent the organisation during meetings, site visits and regulatory discussions.

Build strong working relationships across the construction supply chain.

Reporting & Documentation

Prepare inspection reports, compliance notes and decision records.

Contribute to audit processes and quality assurance reviews.

Maintain accurate, secure records in accordance with BSR requirements.

🎓 Essential Qualifications & Requirements

Registered Building Inspector (RBI) with the Building Safety Regulator.

Valid Class 2A, 2B or 2D registration.

Demonstrable competence in relevant building categories.

Strong understanding of Building Regulations and associated guidance.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across London & the South East.

💡 Desirable Experience

Experience within a local authority or approved inspector environment.

Familiarity with digital building control systems.

Membership of a professional body (e.g., CABE, RICS, CIOB).

Experience with complex or multi‑disciplinary construction projects.

🧠 Key Skills & Attributes

Excellent technical judgement

Strong communication and report‑writing skills

Ability to manage workload independently

Professional integrity and regulatory awareness

Confidence in challenging unsafe or non‑compliant work

📍 Typical Work Areas by Class

ClassTypical Building TypesExamples
2ALow‑rise domesticHouses, small extensions, simple refurbishments
2BMore complex residentialFlats, maisonettes, small apartment blocks
2DLarger non‑domesticSchools, offices, retail units, warehouses

🎁 Benefits Package

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Training through registrations (CABE or Total Training)

Annual discretionary bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Additional benefits available as part of a growing, supportive team environment