Full time

Salary

£32,046 to £42,123 per annum
(+ 17.5% per annum market supplement upon registration with BSR at Class 2 minimum)

Apply by

25/10/2026

11:59 pm

Interview

W/C 9th November 2026
at Guildhall, Marshall's Yard, Gainsborough DN21 2NA

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About

Our Building Control service is going from strength to strength, and we are now looking to recruit a permanent Trainee/Assistant/Area Building Control Surveyor to join the team. Have you got experience in construction and development, are you are interested in starting a career in Building Control? Then this is the role for you. It is an exciting time to be involved in Building Control, our industry is changing and we need people who are willing to be part of that future.

We are looking for a positive, performance-focused, forward-thinking individual with excellent ICT skills to become a part of our busy Building Control team. The successful candidate will undertake a variety of Building Control duties including plan checking, site inspections, enforcement, dangerous structures, and other building surveying duties.. We will provide an environment where you can stretch yourself and gain experience. Excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn are required, along with knowledge and understanding of construction and awareness of the Building Safety Act, the Building Act, Building Regulations, and associated legislation.

Dependent on experience the successful candidate may be required to participate in the outof-hours dangerous structure call out rota system.

Additional benefits include: flexible working hours and flexi time, hybrid working, generous annual leave entitlement, essential car user allowance with free car parking, payment of one professional subscription along with registration costs to the BSR and local government pension scheme.

To apply: visit www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/my-council/jobs for more details about the role and to apply online. Please note we do not accept CVs as a form of application.

Applicants will be subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview invites will be sent out via email.

If you would like to discuss the role, contact Phil Westmorland on 01427 67667

Closing date: Sunday 25th October 2026

Interview date: W/C 9 th November 2026

The Council has a commitment to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. Also, we operate a no smoking policy.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose and Work Objectives – Band 7 – Pre-registration (Class 1)

To deliver excellent customer service within Building Control
Keep up to date with relevant legislation embedded in your professional practice.
To support the service to maintain and improve its market share.
To comply with safe systems of work
To meet the service's professional development and CPD plans/requirements
Use the specialist technology systems such as GIS and client management systems. • Implement a personal development plan the leads to registration with the BSR at Class 2A.

Band 7

To provide simple Building Control services, including initial customer advice, maintaining accurate records, and supporting straightforward plan checks and site inspections under the guidance or supervision of registered Building Control professionals.
Understand the business and service plans and ensure practice supports these aims.
To provide research or information to support the development of policy and procedure for the Building Control Service
To plan and manage simple projects & support complex projects.

Service Specific Responsibilities

Band 7

Under guidance from the senior team members check simple Building Regulation applications, prepare simple fire plans, give simple guidance, undertake simple consultations with both internal and external bodies and issue decisions within time limits.
With guidance from senior team members undertake simple site inspections in accordance with statutory requirements, clients’ requests and service level agreements and to escalate subsequent conflict that may subsequently arise.
Check and maintain accurate records in relation to all building control activity.
With guidance from senior team members, to undertake simple investigations of breaches of Building Regulations and associated legislation, take appropriate action in accordance with Council policy, collate evidence, prepare reports and appear in court as necessary.
To learn from and support senior team members determine dangerous structures and take appropriate action.
With guidance from senior team members provide information and guidance to members, officers, the public and other groups on Building Regulations and other community liaison issues and provide reports where necessary.

Job Purpose and Work Objectives – Band 8 and 9 – Post-registration (Class 2A-2F)

To deliver excellent customer service within Building Control.
Keep up to date with relevant legislation embedded in your professional practice.
To meet the service's professional development and CPD plans/requirements.

Band 8

To provide unsupervised Building Control professional services in accordance with registration classification
To use a risk-based assessment of building projects
To engage with the business and service planning process and ensure practice supports these aims.
To support the development of policy and procedures relevant to a professional Building Control Service.
To comply with safe systems of work.
To plan and manage projects.
To provide mentoring and supervision to junior staff relevant to their registration class.

Band 9

As band 8 but also including.
To provide expert Building Control professional services in accordance with registration classification.
To identify and report current and emerging risks whilst using a risk-based assessment of building projects.
To support the development of more junior staff and trainees.
To provide mentoring and supervision to junior staff relevant to their registration class.
To understand and contribute the business and service planning process and ensure practice supports these aims.
To develop policy and procedures relevant to the professional Building Control Service.
To support the development of safe systems of work where relevant.
To plan and manage significant projects

Service Specific Responsibilities

Work in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Registered Building Inspectors.
To check Building Regulation applications, prepare fire plans, give guidance, undertake consultations with both internal and external bodies and issue decisions within statutory time limits and service standards.
To undertake site inspections in accordance with statutory requirements, client’s requests and service level agreements and to manage any subsequent conflict that may arise. Check and maintain accurate records in relation to all building control activity.
Use the specialist technology systems such as GIS and client management systems.
To determine dangerous structures and take appropriate action during working hours as well as provide cover for out of hours work on a rota basis.
To inspect buildings intended to be demolished in accordance with agreed Council policies.
To provide information and guidance to members, officers, the public and other groups on Building Regulations and other community liaison issues and provide reports where necessary.
To help identify and assist on matters of continuous improvement within the Service

Band 8

Undertake all service specific responsibilities listed above and also;
To investigate and consider contraventions of the Building Regulations and associated legislation and to make recommendations regarding legal proceedings, including appearing in court as a professional witness on behalf of the Council.
To assist with training of new or less experienced staff including supervision of other staff registered as level Class 1 Building Control Surveyors in accordance with the needs of the business and the Building Safety Regulators Operational Standards Rules.
To undertake investigations of breaches of Building Regulations and associated legislation, take appropriate action in accordance with Council policy, collate evidence, prepare reports and appear in court as necessary.

Band 9

Undertake all service specific responsibilities listed above and also;
Within the limits of competence, support and supervise Class 1 and Class 2A Registered Building Inspectors in accordance with the management framework including, where agreed, the delegation of plan checking, site inspections and other duties.

Corporate and Other Duties

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all their entire staff share this commitment. As part of this commitment all staff will attend a safeguarding briefing as part of their induction and be expected to familiarise yourself with the safeguarding policy.

Understanding and Promoting Core Values and Behaviours

In fulfilment of the role, the post holder will be expected to be aware of, take account of and demonstrate the Council’s agreed core values and behaviours.

Working corporately and with partners.

Where necessary, to assist and actively contribute to the development and delivery of corporate or partnership projects/initiatives.

Consistent approach - working to the agreed codes of practice.

Where applicable, the post holder will be required to work in line with agreed Codes of Practice

Health and safety, regulatory and legal

To understand the legal and regulatory framework in which the role will operate and work within it.
To give due consideration to health and safety in the carrying out of duties.

Essential qualifications/skills

NVQ level 2 in literacy & numeracy or 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, in English, Maths, a Science (preferably Physics or Chemistry).
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Be prepared to apply andobtain Class 1 Registered Building Inspector status through the Building Safety Regulator within the agreed time frame.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Level 4 qualification in Building Control.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Have a minimum of Class 2A Registered Building Inspector status through the Building Safety Regulator.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Demonstrate good knowledge of the construction industry, methods, techniques and materials.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Working knowledge of legislation, regulations and professional codes of practice for Building Control including Operational Standards Rules set by the Building Safety Regulator and legislation under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Understand professional boundaries and how they impact on service delivery within the setting of local government.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Understanding of professional responsibilities and liabilities under the Building Safety Act and resulting secondary legislation in relation to this role.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Experience in Building Control, managing a caseload of Class 2A buildings (including new applications, regularisations and when necessary reversions).
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Establish and maintain appropriate links with building professionals, providing an excellent service (either face-to-face or other appropriate form of communication) and support the development of the building control service and with the exploration of new techniques to improve service delivery and promote regulatory compliance.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

As a Class 1 RBI, you will be expected, through training, development and experiential learning, gain a basic knowledge of the management, delivery and technical competencies described in the Building Inspector Competence Framework and work your way to having an appreciation and understanding of these prior to considering applying to prove competence at Class 2A.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Ability to successfully complete a Level 4 qualification in Building Control (this includes but is not limited to courses provided by Local Authority Building Control (LABC)).
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office programmes.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Good written, oral and communication skills.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Well organised and with excellent time management skills
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Ability to think and act with a pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

As a Class 2A RBI, you will be expected to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of the management, delivery and technical competencies described in the Building Inspector Competence Framework, as they relate to Class 2A buildings and your role.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2A Registered Building Inspector, with demonstrable competency to work: A. without supervision on Class 2A projects or; B. under supervision on Class 2B – 3H projects.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office programmes and building control back-office system software.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Effective written, oral, communication and presentation skills.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Well organised and with excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines, maintaining accuracy and diligence.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Ability to think and act with a pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving difficult issues and think through the implications of decisions taken.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Ability to maintain written records to account for decisions made in relation to the practical application of building control activities and functions within the context of audit.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision within the limits of your competence.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Energetic and driven individual that demonstrates a solid work ethic.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Ability to work as part of a team and alone.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Ability to maintain good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, representing the authority in an effective and professional manner.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Commitment to the organisation’s aims and values for equal opportunities.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Carry out all functions in a responsible, respectful and collaborative manner.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Trustworthy, open and transparent.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Treat everyone with courtesy, politeness and respect.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Respectful of confidential information, avoids bias, conflict of interest or the undue influence of others to override professional judgements or obligations.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Understanding of professional boundaries in your role as a Class 1 RBI
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Trustworthy, open, transparent and challenges where necessary.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Ability to manage confrontational situations to prevent escalation.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Understanding of professional boundaries in your role as a Class 2A RBI.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Ability to maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with the Registered Building Inspector Code of Conduct.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Full driving license and own vehicle suitable for use at work and/or access to a mode of transport which allows the postholder to carry out the duties of the role.

Ability to work in various locations which will require the post holder to work on construction sites including rough terrain, climbing ladders and entering trenches, etc.

Flexibility.

Desirable qualifications/skills

Working towards or educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering and/or be able to demonstrate learning at an equivalent level. This may initially include but is not limited to a Level 5 qualification in Building Control.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Member of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent with relevant Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirement.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Demonstrate basic knowledge of building regulations and legislation governing building development, and the ability to read building plans.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Demonstrate an understanding of local government services and procedures
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Have an awareness of financial constraints and how they impact on service delivery.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Previous work experience in a customer service environment preferably within the building industry to enable working with stakeholders and engaging with the general public.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Confident and self-motivated with an aptitude to think laterally.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Confidence to challenge how things are done and offer solutions or alternatives in a constructive and personable way
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Understands the contribution the role makes to the service and organisation.
(Band 7 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 1))

Understands the contribution the role makes to the service and organisation, thinks outside own area to appreciate the aims of other services.
(Additional requirements for Band 8–9 – Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A))

Further information

Full-time 37hrs per week

Based at the Guildhall, Gainsborough

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