Registered Building Inspector

Job Description

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 21/04/2026

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Enfield

Province Enfield

Postal Code EN1

Job Description

2 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose

  • To provide an independent structural checking service on behalf of Building Control, ensuring that building designs comply with the requirements of Part A (Structure) of the Building Regulations. The role supports the Building Control Service in maintaining high standards of compliance, performance, and customer service, while contributing to the service's continued improvement and market presence.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

  • Review and assess structural designs, calculations, and technical reports for compliance with Part A of the Building Regulations.
  • Provide professional structural advice to Building Control Surveyors and other stakeholders as required.
  • Identify non-compliances and provide clear, practical recommendations to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Liaise with applicants, agents, engineers, and architects to resolve structural design issues efficiently.
  • Support consistent decision-making within the Building Control team.
  • Contribute to maintaining excellent customer service standards and service performance.
  • Keep up to date with relevant legislation, technical standards, and industry best practice.

Essential Experience Required

  • Proven experience working as a Structural Engineer within a consultancy, local authority, or regulatory environment.
  • Demonstrable experience reviewing and checking structural designs and calculations.
  • Familiarity with UK Building Regulations, particularly Part A (Structure).
  • Experience working with Building Control or undertaking design checking on behalf of regulatory bodies is highly desirable.

Essential Qualifications Required

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
  • Membership of either:
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE), or
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (MIStructE or equivalent).

Additional information to note

  • Working Hours: 14.50 hours per week.
  • We work on bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes on 27 th April 2026.