Job Title: Registered Building Inspector Class 2A
Team / Department: Building Control, Development
Location: Elizabeth House, Stratford-upon-Avon and Remote Working
Employment Status: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working
Salary: Grade F - £45,529 - £48,738 pa
About Us:
Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 135,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit.
At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services.
Benefits:
As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Flexibility:
- A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time posts)
- Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for up to 60% of your hours (dependent upon the role)
- Flexi-time scheme for a better work-life balance.
Lifestyle:
- Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses.
- Eye test voucher scheme
- Everyone Active Gym Membership discount
Professional Development:
- Training and Development opportunities
- Payment of one professional subscription fee
Financial Planning:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future.
- Access to free Will writing services.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
- Free town centre parking
What to Expect in the Role:
Build your experience and develop your career in a district offering real variety. As a Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A), you will play an integral role in delivering statutory Building Control functions across the district. From rural settings to town centres, with opportunities to gain experience of listed buildings, you will broaden your knowledge and develop your skills across different construction types.
You will appraise plans, inspect building work, and ensure compliance with the Building Act 1984, the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations for Class 2A buildings. You will manage a varied portfolio of development sites, support enforcement processes, respond to dangerous structures, and work closely with residents, partners, and stakeholders to promote safe, compliant, high‑quality construction across the district.
You will join a welcoming, experienced team, with opportunities to learn from colleagues and share knowledge.
We can also support further education through LABC grant funding to help you work towards extending your registration to cover categories A–F within Class 2.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):
- Assess Building Regulation applications for Class 2A buildings and undertake plan appraisals and site inspections.
- Manage a caseload of applications, including new submissions, regularisation and reversion cases, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
- Undertake enforcement actions for non‑compliance, including investigations, formal notices, evidence gathering and preparing cases for prosecution.
- Respond to and coordinate dangerous structure assessments, including participation in the out‑of‑hours rota.
- Provide clear, professional advice to applicants, contractors, internal teams and external agencies to support safe and compliant development.
- Promote positive working relationships and support continual improvement and customer satisfaction across Building Control services.
What You’ll Need (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):
- Experience managing a caseload of Class 2A Building Control work, including site inspection, plan checking and regulatory enforcement.
- Strong working knowledge of the Building Regulations, Building Act 1984 and relevant professional codes of practice.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work independently within the limits of your competence, exercising sound judgement and maintaining accurate records.
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills, capable of meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
- A proactive, customer‑focused approach, with the ability to problem‑solve, build relationships and represent the service positively.
Right To Work
Applicants must have existing Right to Work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini etc.
Artificial Intelligence could be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by AI, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal applicants may be subject to disciplinary action.
Interview Format
All interviews for this position will be held face to face, as we believe this offers the best experience for candidates and panel members.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Wendy Appleby, Building Control Manager on 07970154466 or email at wendy.appleby@stratford-dc.gov.uk.
Applications will close at midnight on Thursday 19th November 2026
Interviews will be held week beginning 7th December 2026
Please visit our website: Stratford-on-Avon District Council - Current Vacancies to apply. You can email hr@stratford-dc.gov.uk to see the full recruitment information pack.
The Council is committed to equality of opportunity and aims to create a welcoming, inclusive workplace where we are all able to bring our whole selves to work and perform at our best.
