Building Inspector (Building Control)

SOCOTEC Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inspection and certification provider is seeking a Building Inspector to join their Building Control team in Chelmsford. The role includes overseeing projects and collaborating with top industry professionals, ensuring CPD compliance, and providing excellent client care. You will have the opportunity to work on iconic buildings and be supported by a strong team of experts. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

28 days holiday with opportunity to buy more

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Membership of RICS, CABE or equivalent required.
• Demonstrate compliance by registering as an RBI.
• Experienced in client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Join the Building Control team to oversee projects.
• Collaborate with designers and clients on iconic buildings.
• Ensure CPD requirements are met.

Skills

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Ability to build relationships with clients

Self‑starting attitude

Experience of solving complex issues

Education

Membership of RICS, CABE or equivalent

Job description

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We are looking for a Building Inspector to join our Building Control team. The team works alongside global leading designers, Project Managers, Developers and clients including social media and tech giants, world‑leading financial and legal firms and government bodies. We are seeking qualified RBI’s across all levels who are seeking a new and rewarding career and who enjoy working within a well‑structured and amazing team environment.

At SOCOTEC we can give you exposure to some of the most exciting and innovative projects. You will be working on some of the country’s most iconic buildings such as the ‘Cheese Grater’ 22 Bishopsgate, ‘The Walkie Talkie’, the Gherkin, etc., with consultants who are at the top of their profession. We have a significant number of RBI surveyors, and through supervision we can help you extend your knowledge and experience, helping with your long‑term development.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Membership of RICS, CABE or equivalent (or qualified by suitable experience), ensuring CPD requirements are met thereafter to broaden and develop skills.
• Ideally demonstrating compliance through registering as an RBI (all levels will be considered).
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and deliver excellent client care.
• A self‑starting attitude and an ability to work independently as well as part of a large project team.
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, development of suitable solutions and the implementation of these solutions.

SOCOTEC is the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us you’ll be part of a 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry‑leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 28 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family‑friendly support, death in service, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and an enhanced company pension.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC; it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.