Remote plan checker

Remote Plan Checker (Registered Building Inspector)

Location: Remote, UK-wide (ideally based near London, Manchester or Yorkshire)
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits package, including enhanced pension, maternity/paternity pay, and company sick pay

Help Shape the Future of Building Safety

London Building Control, in partnership with Bureau Veritas, is looking for an experienced Registered Building Inspector (RBI) to join our growing Building Control team as a Remote Plan Checker.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong RBI who enjoys the analytical side of building control and wants to focus on plan assessment work within a flexible role. You'll play a key part in ensuring developments comply with Building Regulations while helping deliver safe, sustainable, and high-quality buildings across England.

Whether you're currently working in local authority or approved inspector building control, this role offers the opportunity to focus on technical excellence while benefiting from the support, development opportunities, and resources of a market-leading organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Remote Plan Checker, you'll be responsible for:

• Assessing building regulation applications, plans, and technical submissions for compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation.
• Reviewing architectural, structural, fire safety, accessibility, and energy-related information.
• Identifying compliance issues and providing clear, practical, and proportionate technical advice.
• Managing statutory consultations with Fire and Rescue Authorities where required.
• Reviewing amended submissions and supporting applicants through the approval process.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring assessments are completed within statutory timescales.
• Providing technical guidance and support to colleagues across the wider building control team.
• Supporting knowledge-sharing, technical training, and mentoring activities where appropriate.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Current Class 2A -D Building Inspector (RBI) registration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR)  
• Strong experience within Building Control and plan assessment in England.
• Thorough knowledge of Building Regulations, Approved Documents, and associated legislation.
• Experience assessing technical drawings and building regulation applications.
• Understanding of fire safety requirements and statutory consultation processes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical requirements clearly.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing a varied caseload.

Desirable

• Experience working across domestic, commercial, and higher-risk buildings.
• Exposure to complex or technically challenging projects.
• Experience mentoring or supporting other building control professionals.
• Professional qualifications within building surveying, construction, engineering, or a related discipline.

Why Join Us?

At Bureau Veritas and London Building Control, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest heavily in professional development and provide an environment where experienced professionals can continue to grow their careers.

You'll benefit from:

• Flexible working
• Competitive salary
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave (or the next working day if it falls on a weekend or public holiday)

• Health and wellbeing support, including:
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Smart Health services

• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across England
• The chance to contribute to improving building safety standards nationwide

If you're an experienced RBI looking for a role that combines technical challenge, flexibility, and genuine career development, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today!