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We are currently working on the below opportunity for a Principal Building Control Inspector working with North Northamptonshire Council to deliver a customer-focused, compliant Building Control service that supports safety, sustainability, and innovation while adapting to legislative changes and driving service improvementPrincipal Building Control InspectorClient: North Northamptonshire CouncilStart Date: ASAP Duration: 3 Months Initially (likely extension)Rate: £60 p/h (Umbrella Inside IR35) Hybrid Working Arrangement: 3 Days Onsite weeklyKey Responsibilities:
- Conduct building control activities including site inspections, plan checks, dangerous structures, demolitions, and stakeholder coordination
- Enforce building regulations, investigate breaches, gather evidence, and attend court where necessary
- Lead on complex applications, supporting and supervising other inspectors
- Maintain accurate project records in line with performance and regulatory standards
- Support day-to-day service delivery, resource management, and performance monitoring
- Provide technical advice and legislative support to the team and related services
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other service quality frameworks
- Manage and respond to dangerous structure incidents, ensuring public safety
- Lead staff development and training to maintain team competency
- Maintain personal registration and competency through ongoing development
- Assist in developing marketing strategies to increase service income
- Prepare and manage timely fee quotations
- Deputise for the Building Control Manager when required
- Support budget planning, forecasting, and financial risk management
- Contribute to long-term service improvements and transformation initiatives
- Promote carbon reduction measures within the service to support net zero goals
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Need to be Level 2A or ideally 2F
- Knowledge of the Building Regulations 2010, the Building Act 1984 and associated legislation
- Registered with the Building Safety Regulator
- Experience of plan assessment and site inspections
- Proficiency in digital tools and systems used in Building Control case management
If this sounds like it could be of interest please apply with a copy of your updated CV or email  in the first instance and myself or a member of the team will be in contactÂ
