Senior Building Control Officer

Company: WEST OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
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About The Role -Senior Registered Building Inspector Permanent contract~ Witney / agile working

West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking an experienced Registered Building Inspector to join its Building Control team . The role involves carrying out site inspections on domestic and commercial developments (non-HRB), ensuring buildings are safe, compliant, and well-constructed. You will inspect foundations, drainage, structure, and installations, respond to general enquiries, write technical reports, and work with customers to resolve compliance issues in line with Building Regulations and the Building Control Code of Conduct. You will provide high-level technical expertise, manage complex cases, and undertake plan appraisals with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will be a Registered Building Inspector (minimum Class 2A) with a strong commitment to ongoing CPD. You will join a dynamic and busy team and be supported in developing your skills, including the opportunity to progress to Class 2AF Registered Building Inspector status. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel are essential. The Surveyor will be a Registered Building Inspector minimum Class 2A wishing to progress to Class 2A-F GCSE Maths and English or equivalent to grade C/4 or higher You will be expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the service. Full UK Driving Licence is essential Ability to travel / access to a vehicle for work purposes Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working~ Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)~27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years service and 33 days following 10 years continuous service~ Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care~ Generous contributory local government pension scheme~ Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues~ Cycle to work scheme~ Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars~ West Oxfordshire District Council is a forward-looking council, putting residents first and working in partnership to support our communities. We are delivering an ambitious Council Plan for the district that is focused on important local priorities including affordable housing, climate and ecological action, helping our economy to grow and building communities. We also provide a range of important local services that make a positive impact to our district on a daily basis including planning, housing, waste and recycling collections, leisure centres, community safety and environmental health. Joining West Oxfordshire District Council you will be helping us achieve our goals for the district and play a part in supporting our communities, our businesses and our environment. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. Our organisationis committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities. xkybehq Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; nationality and immigration status; three years employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record….

Posted: April 1st, 2026