A vacancy has arisen for a suitably registered and experienced Building Control Inspector to join our friendly team of inspectors.

Your case load will involve an interesting mix of domestic, industrial and commercial projects. Bedford also has a few high risk buildings that could provide excellent opportunities to develop your practical experience and skills.

You will be a full member of the RICS, CABE or equivalent, with a degree or equivalent and have considerable recent experience working as an operational Building Control Inspector within a Building Control Unit.  Registered, or working toward Registration with the Building Safety Regulator. Level 2 Domestic Grade 11. 39,186 to 42,403, or Level 2 General Grade 12. 43,421 to 48,474. 

Along with strong communication skills, you will have an extensive knowledge of building control regulations and understanding of building operations on all types of buildings within your level of registration.

The Council is committed to offering you a good work life balance, which includes its flexitime and agile working arrangements, including working from home.

You would work a 37 hour working week. We can also offer 27 days of annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays, compensated by a competitive salary and a generous pension scheme that will be completely unrivalled in the private sector.

You will be required to complete a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions.

Closing date 12th May 2024 - Interviews 20th May 2024. 

How to apply

Please upload a current CV and a document detailing how you meet the selection criteria for the role.  The selection criteria can be found in the job profile below.  Optional CV and selection criteria templates are provided below.  If you do not upload both documents the panel may be unable to score your application.

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

·      a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

·      a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

Bedford borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces

Disabled applicants

Bedford Borough Council is  a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability