Class 3G/H - Registered Building Inspector

Bureau Veritas Group; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Principal Registered Building Inspector to advise clients on compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022. The ideal candidate will have accreditation (RICS/CABE/CIOB/RIBA) and extensive experience with Higher Risk Buildings. Key responsibilities include supporting clients throughout projects and ensuring legislative compliance. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, retention bonus, and excellent benefits including private medical and enhanced leave.

Benefits

Private medical

Life assurance

Gym and retail discounts

Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Extensive background post-qualification in built environment.
• Demonstrable experience working with Higher Risk Buildings.
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on compliance with Building Safety Act.
• Support clients with building control approval.
• Review competence submissions and identify compliance risks.

Skills

RICS/CABE/CIOB/RIBA accreditation

Project management

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Accredited status in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)

Job description

Principal Registered Building Inspector (Class 3G/H)

Location: Flexible across England / Wales

Package: Competitive salary + up to £10k retention bonus + a £4800 car allowance. Excellent benefits and rewards package including enhanced maternity / paternity and sick pay.

Benefits include:

• Private medical
• Life assurance
• Professional membership subscription
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme

• Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Travel insurance
• Gym and retail discounts
• Option to buy and sell holiday

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice and support to clients on compliance with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated secondary legislation. At its core the role focusses on providing advice to statutory duty holders on both new and existing buildings categorized as Higher Risk Buildings (and in some instances non‑higher risk buildings) during the design, construction and occupation phases.

You will be expected to deliver projects to the required quality, contribute to business growth and development activities and provide an expert point of reference on legislative and procedural matters relating to the application of the Building Safety Act 2022. You will also contribute to continuous improvement and the development of new assurance services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Brief project teams on the requirements of the BSA 2022 and their required duties and competences.
• Support our clients throughout the project at design team meetings.
• Review and advise on competence submissions.
• Identify potential BSA 2022 compliance risks.
• Support, review and advise on building control approval (GW2) and completion certification (GW3) and the details of submission requirements.
• Review and audit “golden thread” information.
• Liaise with our Building Control team to ensure timely provision of building regulations design reviews and compliance trackers.
• Liaise with our Independent Construction Assessor team to ensure provision of site audits.
• Attend and participate in design team meetings to provide assurance that BSA 2022 related matters are being addressed.
• Escalate issues to the Director of Assurance Services where necessary.
• Determine client needs and produce client proposals for Assurance Services.

Candidate Experience and Skills

• The ideal candidate will hold accredited RICS/CABE/CIOB/RIBA status and have an extensive background post‑qualification in the built environment, with demonstrable experience working with Higher Risk Buildings.
• Background of working as a Senior Design Manager, Project Manager or Architect with extensive experience of project delivery or managing/control design.
• Knowledge of building systems, construction products and materials.
• Ability to identify gaps in competences and capacity using guidance such as PAS Flex 8670.
• Understanding of information management systems to advise on the golden thread of information.
• Understanding of technical guidance and standards governing building design and construction compliance, and ability to recommend further specialist advice.
• Familiarity with the RIBA Plan of Work and the design process, and ability to apply principles to ensure design compliance.
• Awareness of how design and construction changes impact compliance.
• Understanding of building design and construction principles.
• Knowledge of the core criteria for building safety identified in BSI Flex 8670 (fire safety, structural safety, public safety, managing building safety, knowledge management and communication).
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Competent user of standard Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• High level of commercial acumen.
• Excellent client‑facing and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills with ability to develop professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and report production skills.
• Ability to manage a varied and busy workload.

Flexible working patterns available to ensure that you maintain career progression and a healthy work‑life balance.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do; we have created a supportive and engaging culture where individuals can fulfil their true potential.

We pride ourselves on our partnership approach, encouraging the development of strong client relationships by combining technical know‑how with service excellence to exceed clients’ expectations.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Construction and Building Construction