Building Control Inspector
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,075 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + 10% market supplement |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Horncastle, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | East Lindsey District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Do you consider yourself dynamic, flexible, innovative, customer orientated and keen to work in a progressive Building Control Team?
We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Building Inspector, who is committed to providing a first class service. You will be part of a busy team covering all aspects of the Building Control function, ensuring Building Regulation Applications are processed promptly, site visits are carried out when requested and other legislative duties undertaken including enforcement, dangerous structures, and demolition work.
The work is both diverse and interesting, and although the role is based at East Lindsey District Council, you may be required to work across the sub region and within the district boundaries of other council’s that make up the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.
What we need from you:
Have an approved professional qualification relevant to building control, construction or similar discipline, and significant post qualification practical experience in a building control inspector role.
Hold a minimum class 2D Registration
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Pauline Lyon, Group Building Control Manager at Pauline.lyon@sholland.gov.uk or tel: 07384437243.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Building Inspector, who is committed to providing a first class service. You will be part of a busy team covering all aspects of the Building Control function, ensuring Building Regulation Applications are processed promptly, site visits are carried out when requested and other legislative duties undertaken including enforcement, dangerous structures, and demolition work.
The work is both diverse and interesting, and although the role is based at East Lindsey District Council, you may be required to work across the sub region and within the district boundaries of other council’s that make up the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.
What we need from you:
Have an approved professional qualification relevant to building control, construction or similar discipline, and significant post qualification practical experience in a building control inspector role.
Hold a minimum class 2D Registration
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Pauline Lyon, Group Building Control Manager at Pauline.lyon@sholland.gov.uk or tel: 07384437243.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
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