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An exciting opportunity has arisen within our building control team for a Trainee Building Inspector.  We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, confident and solutions focused individual with a flexible approach to work and a ‘can do’ attitude. 

Working alongside a highly respected professional team, you will be provided with support and training in all building control and administrative matters to eventually become a licensed Domestic Building Inspector. As a trainee you will assist with ensuring buildings meet regulatory standards in design, sustainability, accessibility, fire safety and structural safety.

You’ll need to have good problem-solving skills and use your excellent communication skills to explain technical terms and regulations clearly to members of the public and other professionals.

The building inspector role is an interesting one that involves a combination of daily site inspections and office work where no two days are the same.

This is a career pathway post with full support provided through our career grade framework and you will be provided with full support to fulfil your potential.

This role is aimed at someone starting their career and looking for their first position in building control or those with construction experience looking for a new career.

Enthusiasm, being a team player and a willingness to learn are vital. 

Suitable candidates will need to hold a current driving licence and/or the ability to travel around West Suffolk.

Why work for us? Our benefits include:

• access to a unique employee benefits package which includes discounts and cashback on supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, mobile phones, electrical goods, savings and loan schemes and many other products and services
• flexible working options to enable work/life balance
• agile working (ability to work in the office and from home) with work being an activity we do, not a place we go
• a range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance programme
• discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres
• a culture of learning inspiring staff to focus on continuous learning
• annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum (pro rata if part time) plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service (with an option to buy up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year subject to approval)
• a generous pension scheme (LGPS) including life assurance (a payment of three times your annual salary)
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work scheme, Tusker Leased Car Scheme and SmartTech (buy the latest tech products interest free and spread the cost over your salary).
• Modern office accommodation

If this is a challenge that you are interested in, we would like to hear from you.

For more information:

For further information or an informal chat please contact Richard Sill, Principal Building Inspector or Rob Fysh, Service Manager – Building Control on 01284 757393 or email richard.sill@westsuffolk.gov.uk or rob.fysh@westsuffolk.gov.uk

Please note, we are unable to accept CVs, please follow the online application process to apply.

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Closing date: Monday 14 April 2025

Interview date: Friday 25 April 2025

West Suffolk Council has been rated in the top 10 councils for climate action and as a member of UK100 has demonstrated its commitment to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in our communities. The council has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency and is committed to working towards net zero emissions by 2030.