Registered Building Inspector - Birmingham / West Midlands (JB-55)


Company:	Blue Recruitment Personnel Limited
Salary:	£45,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B1 1BB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

Blue Recruitment Personnel is currently seeking experienced Building Inspectors to join a growing team in Birmingham, supporting a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive, professional environment.

About the Role:

We are seeking Registered Building Inspectors in Birmingham who are ready to join our organisation in a role similar to their current position, as well as those who may not yet be ready for a senior role but are ambitious, motivated and keen to progress through the RBI classifications or into future leadership opportunities.

We are also looking to appoint an Associate Director who is a Registered Building Inspector (RBI) to our senior leadership team.

We’re looking for candidates with Class 2F registration or higher, experience in commercial buildings, and the confidence to carry out site inspections and review plans.

Opportunities are available in:

Birmingham

London

Kent

Essex

Midlands

North Buckinghamshire, the M23/A23 corridor and

Oxfordshire.

Classifications include Class 2F, with ambition to progress to Class 3G/H, and Class 2D for Oxfordshire.

Our client is a national Registered Building Control Approver with over 20 years’ experience delivering building control and fire safety services.

More than 95% of their work is in the commercial sector.

They offer professional independence, long-term stability, collaborative working and clear routes into senior management and future leadership roles, with development focused on supporting people rather than simply filling roles.

Key responsibilities

Conducting physical site inspections on commercial developments to verify works comply with building regulations and relevant standards.

Reviewing and checking architectural and structural plans, technical drawings, and specifications for regulatory compliance.

Making independent, professional judgements and decisions strictly guided by safety, compliance, and quality standards.

Operating in accordance with your designated Registered Building Inspector classification (Class 2F registration or higher).

Actively engaging in structured professional development and training to progress through the RBI classifications (such as advancing towards Class 3G/H).

Working collaboratively within the regional team while maintaining professional independence on regulatory decisions.

For the Associate Director track: joining the senior leadership team to contribute to higher-level management, business strategy, and the oversight of commercial building control operations.

Requirements

Registered Building Inspector (RBI) status Registration at Class 2F or above for Birmingham, East London, Kent/South Essex and SE London opportunities

Registration at Class 2F for Essex, Mid/North Buckinghamshire and the M23/A23 corridor

Registration at Class 2D for Oxfordshire opportunities

Experience working on commercial buildings

Experience or willingness to undertake site inspections

Experience or willingness to undertake plan checks

Willingness to work in a role involving both site inspections and plan checks

Ambition and motivation to progress through the RBI classifications or into future leadership opportunities

Ability to operate with professional independence, with decisions guided by safety, compliance and quality

For the Associate Director opportunity, readiness to contribute as part of the senior leadership team

Benefits

Competitive salary, with a car available through salary sacrifice or an allowance scheme;

Generous pension from day one;

Private medical insurance;

An EOT bonus that can be paid tax-free annually based on company performance;

31 days’ annual leave increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays;

The option to buy or sell up to five days’ annual leave each year;

Payment of two professional fees plus TTD/CABE and BSR fees;

Structured development;

Flexible working and genuine work–life balance;

Home, hybrid and office working options;

Free EV charging at Head Office;

Company social events;

Birthday gifts;

Long service awards;

Full-time and part-time roles available from four to five days per week.

Essential requirements

Experience within Building Control, Building Inspection or a related discipline. Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and construction practices. Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills. Ability to manage workload effectively and work independently. Must be a Registered Building Inspector, Class 2D–2F+, with Class 3G/H or 2F registration also accepted where applicable. Previous experience within a council or at least 2 years’ field experience is essential.

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