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., Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council.

Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised. Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion.

We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.

Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues. We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone's identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.

We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.

Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and crea