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Job Title:                      Registered Building Inspector, RBI Class 2/3
Employing Company:  Build Insight (Part of the Broste Rivers Group)
Location:                      Remote to cover sites in London and Greater London
Reports to:                 Technical Manager
Contract type:           Permanent  –  Full Time
Salary:                           Competitive plus benefits package

ABOUT US

Build Insight is a Registered Building Control Approver, approved by the Building Safety Regulator to deliver building control services. As part of the Broste Rivers Group, we work on everything from small domestic extensions to major commercial developments, always with a focus on safety, compliance and customer value.

Employees are encouraged to manage their customer’s needs flexibly; one which works for both the employee and the customer ensuring that the customer receives the desired level of service whilst the employee can enjoy quality time away from the work environment.  We place a great deal of emphasis on values believing that people who share our values and have a passion for looking after our customers will help us maintain our growing reputation as the compliance consultancy of choice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties of the post include, but are not limited to:

· Work collaboratively with clients, the design team and contractors, at key stages of the process, ensuring satisfactory compliance oversight in line with relevant legislation.

·  Carry out inspections in line with Build Insight’s risk-based inspection regime on building projects within your class of competence (Class 2/3), ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation.

·  Provide professional communication with stakeholders.

· Assess and process building control applications.

· Support local authorities with their regularisation and reversion processes of projects when required

·  Produce accurate, detailed inspection records and maintain digital records in line with QA systems and in accordance with the Code of Conduct for RBIs.

·   Ensure relevant statutory periods are observed and take action as required.

·   Issue plan certificates as requested and issue final certificates as appropriate

·  Investigate and resolve breaches of the Building Regulations, working collaboratively with local authorities.

·   Keep up to date with changes in legislation, construction practices, and regulatory guidance.

·  Attend site visits across the agreed service area, sometimes at short notice and in all weather conditions.

·  Participate in internal training, peer reviews, and continuing professional development (CPD) activities.

·    Ability to work at height and climb ladders.

·  Take active responsibility for your own safety and apply a reasonable awareness of others on sites.

·   Contribute to the continuous improvement of our service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:

·      A chartered professional membership with RICS, CIOB or CABE.

·      Registered as a Class 2 or Class 3 Building Inspector with the BSR.

·      Level 4 or 5 qualification in Building Control, Construction, or related discipline.

·      Solid industry experience and the ability to make pragmatic decisions.

·      Demonstrate a customer-focused approach

·      High standard of written and verbal communication skills

·      Experienced in interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders

·      Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·   Proficient use of IT systems and development of systems to improve efficiencies and effectiveness

·      Ability to use BlueBeam software

·      An in-depth understanding of relevant legislation, guidance and associated documentation

·      Full UK driving licence (for site visits).

Desirable Criteria:

·      Experience working with Building Control bodies (public or private).

·      Experience handling enforcement actions or compliance issues.

·      Knowledge of working with CRM systems

BENEFITS

• 25 days per annum (increasing by one day per year after a year, up to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
• Two days of paid leave for volunteering either with our charity of the year, or something close to you personally
• Remote working arrangements
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employer pension contribution of 6%
• Professional fees paid, i.e. CABE, RICS or CIOB
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Death in service benefit of 3 x salary
• Free on-site parking
• Eyecare contribution cost

Build Insight Ltd is part of a group of companies under Broste Rivers Ltd.

You’ll notice that we haven’t placed a deadline on this position. That’s because we’re always happy to speak with qualified inspectors. To apply formally, send your cover letter and CV to recruitment@hertfordshirebc.co.uk.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat, please email us at the above recruitment@hertfordshirebc.co.uk and we will get back to you.

Equal Opportunities:

Broste Rivers Ltd fully supports the terms of The Equality Act 2010. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. We want a diverse workforce which reflects our community and welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity and marital or civil partnership status.

If you have a disability and demonstrate that you fulfil the essential person specification criteria for the role on your application form, you will be invited for an interview. If you feel that you could carry out this post with some adjustments, please let us know. If you require arrangements made for an interview etc (e.g. signing, access), please indicate this on your application form.

Job Title:                     Remote Plan Checker, (minimum RBI Class 2D)
Employing Company:  Build Insight (Part of the Broste Rivers Group)
Location:                     Remote
Contract type:          Permanent  –  Full Time
Salary:                           Competitive plus benefits package (up to 75k)

ABOUT US

Build Insight is a Registered Building Control Approver, approved by the Building Safety Regulator to deliver building control services. As part of the Broste Rivers Group, we work on everything from small domestic extensions to major commercial developments, always with a focus on safety, compliance and customer value.

Employees are encouraged to manage their customers’ needs flexibly, which works for both the employee and the customer, ensuring the customer receives the desired level of service.  We place a great deal of emphasis on values, believing that people who share our values and have a passion for looking after our customers will help us maintain our growing reputation as the building control compliance consultancy of choice.

This post is 100% remote, so we welcome applicants from all over the UK – though our office in Hertfordshire will always be open and welcoming. You may be required to visit Hertfordshire once or twice per year.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties of the post include, but are not limited to:

• Remote Plan Checker will be responsible for assessing plans to ensure they comply with the Building Regulations and associated guidance for residential and commercial developments.
• All plans will be allocated via our online application system. The Remote Plan Checker will be responsible for full checking of the plans, responding to applicants, principal designers and contractors, assessing amended details and clearing of conditions through to decision within the statutory deadlines.
• Customer retention and market development
• To maintain an awareness of competitors, construction developments, government business initiatives, current and proposed legislation in relation to commercial activities
• To contribute to and support the development and implementation of professional services, including service improvement, customer satisfaction, public relations, marketing, performance management and other business initiatives
• To focus on striving for excellence by driving out unnecessary waste through continuous process improvement
• To contribute to ensuring that all commercial activities meet or improve on budget, cost and efficiency targets in line with business objectives

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:

• Full Member of RICS, CIOB or CABE, or meet the criteria set out by CABE for the mature entry route
• Proven practical experience in Building Control that includes commercial and industrial work and enforcement of Building Regulations
• Experience in working in Approved Inspectors
• Experience in large residential or commercial development work
• Experience in working under BS EN ISO 9001 quality accreditation
• Effective communication in relation to staff, meetings with developers and their agents, events with the public, stakeholders and government officials
• Competent in the application of Building Regulations and associated legislation, including court action and enforcement action
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient use of IT systems and development of systems to improve efficiencies and effectiveness

BENEFITS

• 25 days per annum (increasing by one day per year after a year, up to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
• Two days of paid leave for volunteering either with our charity of the year, or something close to you personally
• Remote working arrangements
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employer pension contribution of 6%
• Professional fees paid, i.e. CABE, RICS or CIOB
• Salary-sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Death in service benefit of 3 x salary
• Eyecare contribution cost

Build Insight Ltd is part of a group of companies under Broste Rivers Ltd.

You’ll notice that we haven’t placed a deadline on this position. That’s because we’re always happy to speak with qualified applicants. To apply formally, send your cover letter and CV to recruitment@hertfordshirebc.co.uk.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat, please email us at the above recruitment@hertfordshirebc.co.uk and we will get back to you.

Equal Opportunities:

Broste Rivers Ltd fully supports the terms of The Equality Act 2010. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. We want a diverse workforce which reflects our community and welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity and marital or civil partnership status.

If you have a disability and demonstrate that you fulfil the essential person specification criteria for the role on your application form, you will be invited for an interview. If you feel that you could carry out this post with some adjustments, please let us know. If you require arrangements made for an interview, etc (e.g. signing, access), please indicate this on your application form.