Principal Registered Building Inspector

Join us as a Principal Registered Building Inspector– (Class 2F or above) If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will help create a safe, more equal Islington—then this is the opportunity for you.  Join Islington Council’s Building Control team and help us deliver on our mission to ensure that every building in our borough is safe, sustainable, and built to last. About the Role    The Councils Capital Delivery Team has a programme of work needing dedicated Building Control input to ensure smooth delivery of its projects.

You will be working closely with the Team to provide regulatory oversight and that all work is compliant with Building Regulations through issuing of appropriate certification.  As a Principal Registered Building Inspector (Class 2f or above ), you’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring our buildings are safe, compliant, and built to the highest standards. You’ll be involved with a varied caseload of building schemes, from new building work to complex regularisations, and work closely with applicants, agents, and professionals across the sector.

Key Duties Undertake detailed inspection of building work in progress, ensure compliance with Building Regulations at plan checking and final inspection of building work Supervise and mentor other Registered Building Inspectors, helping to maintain our quality management system. Progress applications and recommend actions leading to completion certificates, in line with council delegation. Uphold the Registered Building Inspectors’ Code of Conduct and contribute to service improvements.

What You’ll Need We’re looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a collaborative spirit. Here are the skills and experience you’ll need: These are essential criteria for the role Level 6 qualification in Building Control, or equivalent degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering). Registered Building Inspector status (Class 2A–3H) through the Building Safety Regulator.

A level of Class 2F is the minimum requirement Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CABE, CIOB, or equivalent), with evidence of CPD. In addition you will have Extensive knowledge of building construction, materials, and legislation. Proven experience managing complex building control caseloads, including large-scale commercial and residential projects. Strong understanding of regulations, codes of practice, and operational standards.

Experience supervising and supporting technical staff. Ability to drive service delivery improvements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical and legal requirements to a range of audiences. IT proficiency and strong record management skills. Financial awareness and ability to manage resources effectively. Commitment to maintaining CPD and upholding professional standards.

Willingness to participate in out-of-hours rotas. Ready to take the next step? Apply now and help us build a better Islington for everyone. Benefits town Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people.

Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.  To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.  Our offer to you We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after