SOCOTEC UK & Ireland
Building Inspector (Building Control)
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Building Inspector – Chelmsford
Company Description
About Building & Real Estate
At SOCOTEC UK Building and Real Estate division, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner supporting our clients at every stage of the property lifecycle. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Building surveying
- Project management
- Dilapidations advice
- Technical due diligence
- Compliance support
- Sustainability consultancy
Our specialists focus on delivering solutions that are technically robust and commercially sensible. By prioritising quality, reliability, and strong client relationships, we ensure buildings are safe, efficient, and future-ready, creating spaces that perform better for businesses, communities, and the environment.
What’s in it for you?
Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer:
- 25 days holiday (with option to buy more)
- Electric car scheme (where applicable)
- Employee recognition programmes
- Family-friendly support
- Exclusive retail discounts
- Employee assistance programmes
- Enhanced company pension
SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are pride to be Disability Confident accredited.
Job Description
Building Inspector – Chelmsford
Are you interested in being a Building Inspector? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Building Inspector within one of our Building Control teams, playing a critical role in safeguarding public safety, supporting sustainable building practices, and maintaining high standards in the built environment while supporting SOCOTEC’s continued success.
As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We’re looking for a dedicated Building Inspector to join our Building & Real Estate division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and flexible Building Inspector to join the Building Control team. In this role, you will:
- Inspect construction sites at various stages
- Advise on regulatory requirements
- Work collaboratively with architects, builders, and developers to ensure safe, structurally sound, and code-compliant buildings.
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Key Responsibilities
Your tasks will include (but are not limited to):
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Conduct comprehensive site inspections and regulatory assessments
- Perform building inspections at various construction stages to ensure compliance with Building Regulations
- Review structural, architectural, and mechanical designs
- Assess building materials, construction specifications, and fire strategies against relevant Building Regulations and allied legislation
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Supervise inspection activities and enforce regulatory compliance
- Act as a Registered Building Inspector (RBI) within your competency and registered class
- Supervise lower-class RBIs and graduate trainees
- Interpret and enforce national and local building regulations, including:
- Fire safety
- Energy efficiency
- Accessibility
- Environmental requirements
- Issue formal notices on compliance breaches under the Building Safety Act 2022
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Prepare detailed compliance documentation and provide consultancy services
- Produce comprehensive inspection reports, compliance certificates, and regulatory approval documentation
- Maintain accurate records ensuring traceability and compliance with local authority requirements
- Assist clients with Building Regulations consultancy advice where SOCOTEC is not acting as the Registered Building Control Approver
Qualifications & Requirements
To be a successful Building Inspector, you should be able to demonstrate:
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Professional qualification and regulatory registration at senior level
- Hold membership of RICS, CABE, or equivalent (or be qualified by suitable experience)
- Ensure CPD (Continuing Professional Development) requirements are met to broaden and develop skills
- Demonstrate compliance through registration as an RBI at an appropriate level
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Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to work effectively with clients and deliver excellent client care across all interactions and project engagements
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- Self-starting problem-solver with technical expertise
- Ability to work independently as well as part of large project teams
- Analyse complex issues, develop suitable solutions, and implement them effectively
- Stay up to date with changes in building codes, regulations, and industry best practices
Why SOCOTEC?
Join Our Community
- Be part of a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals
- We’re not just delivering services—we’re shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.
What Sets Us Apart?
- Our people. We’ve built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent and empowering them to deliver excellence.
- Our comprehensive range of Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services will give you opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects.
Key Player in Success
- In this role, you won’t just be another employee—you’ll be a key player in SOCOTEC’s continued success story.
- Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission: building a safer, more sustainable world while growing your career alongside some of the industry’s finest professionals.
Your Journey, Your Way
Your Career Approach
- Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines—all within SOCOTEC.
- Your choice. Your direction.
Flexible Work Options
- Choose between local, national, or global projects.
- Work environment options include:
- Office-based
- Remote
- Hybrid
Committed to Your Growth
- From day one, you’ll have access to:
- Comprehensive training programmes
- Mentorship
- Starts of your professional journey
#YouGrowWeGrow
Think You’ve Got What It Takes?
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission at SOCOTEC. At our heart, we are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all business operations.
Would you like to apply? We’d love to hear from you.
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