Trainee Building Inspector

Overview

As a Trainee Building Inspector, you''ll assist in delivering a range of surveying activities relating to building control, including working with designers and contractors to achieve compliance with building regulations, performing inspections of building work, assisting in technical investigations and responding to dangerous structure call outs. Successful candidates will be employed by LABC but be based in a local authority to allow you to gain practical experience. This role will require regular travel to sites within your local authority and you will need a full driving licence or be working towards having one by employment start date.What we offer

Two years accredited learning, earning level 4 and level 5 diplomas in building control surveying. As a funded programme you will have no student debt to pay back.Hybrid working approach - 35-hour work week, mainly two days of home-based learning/study and three days on-the-job training with your assigned local authority (with five days in your local authority outside term time).A competitive salary throughout the duration of the programme.Regular salary increases following successful completion of education and competence milestones.A dedicated LABC coordinator to support you throughout your employment with LABC.An experienced local authority mentor who will meet with you daily.Training and experience to become a Chartered Surveyor or Building Engineer.Minimum requirements

Minimum 3 A levels at grade C or higher (or equivalent - 80 UCAS points).Demonstrable experience in a relevant or related discipline (e.g., construction, ex-military, fire, etc.).A qualification at level 3 S/NVQ in construction or a related discipline.Programme details

Initial application – Submit your CV to Opus. We will contact you with a few additional questions to complete your application.Assessment centre – If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to an assessment centre on 14/15 October in North/South Wales (for Welsh authorities) and 21/22 October in Birmingham (for English authorities).Offer – We will notify you of the assessment outcome within one week. If successful, we will work with LABC to prepare for your start date. Offers are subject to satisfactory references and a clean DBS check.Salary and progression

£23,500 - £27,500 (England and Wales – dependent on experience); £27,500 - £31,500 (London boroughs – dependent on experience).What can we offer you?

26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate Pension with 4% employers’ contribution and 4% employee contributionHybrid working (typically 2 days training and study at home, 3 days site-based)Season ticket loan scheme35 hour working weekLaptopInvestment in your development as a Building Inspector through levels 4 and 5 diplomas over two-year fixed-term contract (worth over ..... full job details .....