Building Control Officer

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme 17.9%

Smart Working

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounted memberships

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Registered Building Inspector to join a growing Building Control team. You will assess applications, carry out site inspections and provide practical advice to clients and stakeholders across Nottingham.

The role offers development opportunities and a commitment to safety and professional standards. You will work in a hybrid arrangement with on-site inspections and office attendance as required, supporting a service focused on high-quality customer service

Qualifications

• Registered Building Inspector at Class 2A level (or working towards 2A registration).
• Sound knowledge of Building Regulations and related legislation.
• Strong communication skills for explaining complex matters to stakeholders.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and promoting Building Control services.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake site inspections and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assess planning applications and determine compliance with Building Regulations.
• Conduct site inspections to verify safety and compliance on projects across Nottingham.
• Provide professional, practical advice to customers and stakeholders.
• Work with Principal Surveyors and Managers to develop competencies and add value on site.
• Support the Building Control service in a growing, modern, customer-focused environment.

Skills

Class 2A registration

Building Regulations knowledge

Strong communication

Customer service

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 Hours per week

Worker Type: Mobile Worker with expectation of office attendance at least one day a week.

Salary: Starting Salary is £40,777 (Level one) rising to £44,075 per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay award pending) - Pending Market Supplement taking Salary to £50,629 per annum

Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here .

About The Service

Nottingham City Council is investing significantly in its Building Control Service, making this an exciting time to join us.

We are embarking on a major programme of growth, doubling the size of our Building Control team to meet increasing demand, strengthen resilience and provide an even better service to the people, businesses and developers of Nottingham. This investment reflects our commitment to public safety, regulatory excellence and delivering a modern, customer-focused Building Control service.

As a Local Authority Building Control team, our primary focus is protecting people and places. Every day, our Registered Building Inspectors play a critical role in ensuring buildings are safe, accessible, sustainable and compliant with Building Regulations. Our work directly contributes to safer homes, schools, hospitals, workplaces and public buildings across the city.

Alongside our growth programme, we are investing in new technology and digital tools that will enable our inspectors to work more efficiently, spend more time adding value on site and reduce administrative burdens. We are also delivering an extensive learning and development programme, supporting staff to maintain and expand their competencies in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

We are committed to developing the next generation of building control professionals through our "grow your own" approach. Significant investment is being made in apprenticeships, mentoring and career development, creating opportunities for experienced surveyors to help shape and influence the future of the profession.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your professional development is supported, and your work genuinely makes a difference to the safety of communities, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A minimum) to join a growing and ambitious Building Control Service at a time of significant investment and change.

As a Building Control Officer, you will be responsible for assessing applications, undertaking site inspections and providing practical, professional advice to customers and stakeholders. You will work on a varied and interesting portfolio of projects across Nottingham, helping to ensure that buildings are safe, compliant and fit for the people who use them.

You’ll be supported by an experienced and collaborative team that values professional judgement, continuous learning and high-quality customer service. Whether inspecting new homes, commercial developments or alterations to existing buildings, your work will have a direct and visible impact on the safety and quality of the built environment.

This role offers excellent opportunities to broaden your experience, maintain and develop your competencies, and work alongside experienced Principal Surveyors and Managers in a service that is committed to investing in its people.

If you are passionate about Building Control, enjoy solving technical challenges and want to be part of a service that places public safety at the heart of everything it does, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Registered Building Inspector capability at Class 2A level (or working towards/eligible for 2A registration) with sound knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly to a wide range of stakeholders
• Commitment to excellent customer service and enthusiasm for promoting and developing Building Control services in a competitive environment
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake site inspections and attend meetings as required.

You can find the job description for this post here.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Thomas Ali, Building Control Manager, by telephone on 07940 761134 or by email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 21st September 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support

By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working – to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.