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Registered Building Inspector (Class 2 A- F) | Surrey - with hybrid working | April 2026

Waverley Borough Council

Surrey - with hybrid working, Surrey£51,133 to £54,832 per annum (plus market supplement of between £8891.12 - £9940.26 per annum)Full Time37 hours per week
Surrey - with hybrid working, Surrey Waverley Borough Council is looking for a committed and professionally competent Registered Building Inspector to join our Building Control team. You will help protect the health, safety, sustainability, energy conservation and accessibility of people in and around buildings across the borough, undertaking all aspects of the Building Control function on behalf of the council. In this role, you will examine plans, carry out site inspections, maintain accurate records, and ensure full compliance with the Building Regulations. You will manage dangerous structures, deal with demolitions, provide clear technical advice, and take enforcement action where required. You will work closely with residents, contractors, architects and partner agencies, offering a professional, solution‑focused service while upholding the Building Safety Regulator’s Operational Standards Rules and Code of Conduct. You will need maintained competency through BSCF, CABE or BCCA and hold at least Class 2A BSR registration, along with experience in a similar Building Control role. Strong technical knowledge, confident communication skills, and the ability to manage your own workload are essential. You must also have a full driving licence, access to a roadworthy vehicle for inspections, and be able to work at height and in confined spaces. This is a flexible role combining office, home and site‑based working within a supportive team that processes around 1,500 applications and 5,500 inspections each year. You will contribute to service development, build strong customer relationships and support the continued growth of Waverley’s Building Control service. If you are professional, proactive and committed to delivering high‑quality Building Control services, we would welcome your application. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jane Clement, Joint Building Control Business Manager on jane.clement@waverley.gov.uk We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please. Closing date for applications: 9:00am 10th May 2026 Interview date: 20th May 2026 In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.