East Suffolk House, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1RT and Riverside, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ
£28,598 - £48,226 (Band 4/8 career grade) + 10% retention payment (subject to terms)
37 hours per week
Permanent
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Building Control Team as a Building Control Assistant or Registered Building Inspector
About the Role
The Building Control Assistant position is an excellent development opportunity designed to support your progression toward becoming a fully qualified Registered Building Inspector. In this training role, you will gain the essential experience, competencies, and accredited learning required for professional validation. We will fully support your enrolment in recognised training programmes, helping you build the knowledge and skills to thrive in your career.
You will play an active part in a broad range of construction projects—from small domestic alterations and extensions through to traditional low-rise housing developments. Your work will include reviewing plans, undertaking site inspections, contributing to enforcement action where needed, and ensuring that projects meet key safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
What We’re Looking For
Ideally, you will have four GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above, including English, Maths, and Science, and be currently studying for or already hold a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction or a similar qualification. A good commercial understanding of building control is beneficial, though we welcome applicants with significant, relevant experience from construction, planning, or building control backgrounds.
If you have not yet achieved a construction-related qualification, we offer supported study time to help you work towards it.
Progression to Registered Building Inspector
As you advance to a Registered Building Inspector (Band A or B / Level 4/5), you will obtain validation to carry out a wider range of technical assessments and activities. You will also demonstrate your commitment to completing a Level 4/5 accredited qualification and working towards full chartership with CABE or CIOB.
In this role, you will use your developing technical expertise and practical experience to deliver a high-quality Building Control service—ensuring buildings meet essential regulatory requirements relating to health and safety, sustainability, energy performance, accessibility, and design.
About You
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, eager to learn, and enthusiastic about developing a professional career in Building Control. You should demonstrate:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A well-organised, thorough approach to your work
Confidence in using IT systems, including Microsoft Office
A genuine interest in the built environment and regulatory compliance
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to begin or advance their career in Building Control with the full support of a committed and experienced team.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube)
Here are some of the main benefits:
Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
Local government pension scheme
Flexible working arrangements
Learning and development tailored to your role
A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
Find more information about what we offer in ourbenefits brochure (pdf)
Most of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
To find out more
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Mark Harvey, Building Control Partnerships Manager on 07768423887, or by emailing mark.harvey@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.55pm, Friday 1st May 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 11th May 2026
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx) Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.
To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0
Reimagine the possibilities.
As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.
As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.
By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.
We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.
