Building Control Officer

The City Of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government benefits

Job summary

The City of London Building Control team seeks a Building Inspector candidate with an accredited degree in Building Surveying or related field. You will contribute to ensuring building safety and compliance while working with design and construction professionals.

Opportunity to undertake professional studies toward chartered status, supported by the Environment Department, with a focus on modern and innovative inspection techniques.

Qualifications

• Qualified Building Inspector or equivalent with an accredited degree in Building Surveying, Civil, Structural or Building Services Engineering.
• Interest in pursuing chartered status and professional development.
• Ability to work with design and construction professionals using modern techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure buildings are safe, secure, accessible and sustainable.
• Work with the District Surveyor to gain experience in building construction and engineering.
• Support delivery of Building Control services for the City of London and beyond.

Skills

Building inspection

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related

Job description

Level of DBS required for this role: None required

Level of vetting required?: No security vetting is required

Is this a politically restricted post?: No

Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?: No

Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:15am – 5:00pm

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.We therefore encourage you to apply early.

Do you want to make good use of the skills learnt during your degree, and make a real difference in your working life?

If you are a Class 1 or Class 2 Registered Building Inspector, or have recently completed, or will soon be completing, an accredited degree in Building Surveying, Civil, Structural or Building Services Engineering or an equivalent construction based qualification, why not consider a career with the City of London Building Control team? Now is an incredible time to become a Building Inspector, with great training, experience and brilliant career prospects.

For candidates with the right aptitude and enthusiasm we can provide an excellent opportunity to further that career here in the City of London, a world leader in business and financial services. In your role with the District Surveyor, you will gain unique and invaluable experience in building construction and engineering and work with leading design and construction professionals embracing modern and innovative techniques. You will make a huge impact on our community, ensuring buildings are safe, secure, accessible and sustainable.

At the same time, you will be fully supported in undertaking professional studies and training with a view to attaining chartered status of your chosen professional body and becoming a fully qualified Building Inspector.

The Environment Department is responsible for the delivery of a range of services for the built environment including a high-quality Building Control service within the Square Mile and beyond. This is operated by the District Surveyor's Office which is the leading provider of Building Control services within the City of London and has a long history of working on prestigious projects.

If you feel this is the career path for you and you meet our criteria then we would like to hear from you.

Local government package of conditions and benefits apply to this appointment.

Closing date: 23:59pm on 14 September 2026

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 28th September 2026

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because our roles are so varied, we don't have a 'one size fits all' policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you'll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It's important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here .

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we're meeting our attendance needs.