Buckinghamshire Council
Senior Registered Building Inspector
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Senior Registered Building Inspector
Senior Registered Building Inspector – Building Control Team
Buckinghamshire Council
About the Role
Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to recruit a Senior Registered Building Inspector (RBI) to join its Class 2 and Class 3 RBIs team, supporting the council’s position as the building control provider of choice in Buckinghamshire.
This role will offer:
- Flexible hybrid working, with opportunities to work remotely and carry out plan checking and site inspections across the county
- A salary plus a £5,000 annual market supplement
- The ability to support the Building Safety Regulator as part of multi-disciplinary engagement teams
- A mobile role, allowing you to manage your time while accessing digital resources remotely
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Registered Building Inspector, you will:
- Support duty holders through the building control process, including:
- Implementing restricted activities under Building Regulations 2010
- Checking plans for compliance with building control requirements
- Conducting live site inspections to assess building work
- Investigating unauthorised building works and ensuring compliance
- Promote Buckinghamshire Council’s building control services, fostering strong partnerships with clients, peers, and internal teams.
- Work collaboratively with council colleagues across Planning, Growth, and Sustainability sectors to deliver high-quality outcomes.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Full registration with the Building Safety Regulator (Class 2 RBNs A-F) and the confidence to work unsupervised on restricted activities.
- Professional knowledge of:
- The Building Act 1984
- Building Regulations 2010
- Associated legislation (including fire safety and accessibility provisions).
- In-depth experience delivering building control services, with expertise in multi-disciplinary collaboration.
- First-hand experience of remote working in a building control environment.
- Excellent communication skills and a customer service mindset.
- Evidence of proactivity in your work, with self-motivation and organisational capabilities.
- Affiliation with a professional body (e.g., CABE, CIOB, RICS) would be advantageous.
- Alignment with the RBI Code of Conduct, demonstrating ethical behaviours and a commitment to continuous professional development.
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Why Join Buckinghamshire Council?
Benefits & Support
- Pension: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGS) offering.
- Flexibility:
- Flexible working patterns
- Flex-time agreements
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Development & Careers:
- Support for career progression and training.
- One of the largest local authority building control teams, fostering growth through structured mentorship.
- Wellbeing:
- Employee Assistance Programme with round-the-clock support.
- Employee discounts (childcare, goods, services, gym memberships via Costco, Arriva travel discounts).
- Events & Community:
- Participation in fundraising and social initiatives.
- Mindfulness, mental health awareness and stress management workshops.
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
Buckinghamshire Council is an accessible and inclusive employer, proudly standing as a Disability Confident organisation. Our team aligns with core values: ✅ Proud ✅ Ambitious ✅ Collaborative ✅ Trustworthy
We encourage a representative workforce and offer flexible working arrangements to support individual life and career needs.
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Part of the Planning, Growth & Sustainability directorate, this team works across:
- Economic development – shaping Buckinghamshire’s growth narrative
- Regeneration & infrastructure projects, including:
- Jobs growth
- Property development
- Transport corridors
- Planning services – community resilience, land use, and public-private partnerships.
Your impact will stretch beyond building control – you will play a critical role in delivering high-profile infrastructure projects that benefit local residents and businesses.
Next Steps
Contact Information
For informal discussions, email Neil Giles or call: 📞 01296 585194 📧 neil.giles@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Working with Us
The post is based across office locations in High Wycombe and Aylesbury, with flexibility to work remotely. The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – you will need to disclose:
- Any unspent cautions/convictions when completing your application.
Women in Planning Careers Event
Buckinghamshire Council is a sponsor of the Women in Planning lending library. For details on this initiative visit Eventbrite.
Key Links
🔗 Buckinghamshire Council Website: jobs.buckinghamshire.gov.uk 📌 How long do cautions/convictions stay on record? – View our guide on Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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