Nottingham City Council - Principal Building Control Surveyor 2F+

Buildingcontrolcareersjobs; Nottingham; Hybride; GBP 57 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional membership support

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Family-friendly employment policies

Résumé du poste

Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced Principal Building Control Surveyor to lead a diverse building control portfolio, including residential, commercial and regeneration schemes. You will inspect sites, advise clients, and act as a senior technical specialist while mentoring others.

The role requires Chartered membership and a strong grasp of Building Regulations, with a focus on maintaining professional competence and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Building Inspector Class 2F (minimum).
• Sound technical knowledge of Building Regulations and related legislation.
• Ability to provide clear and practical technical advice.

Responsabilités

• Take responsibility for a varied portfolio of building control projects across residential, commercial, public sector and regeneration schemes.
• Assess Building Regulation applications and submissions for compliance with regulations.
• Undertake site inspections on a broad range of developments, including larger and more complex projects.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to developers, architects, contractors and the public.
• Act as a senior technical specialist within the team and mentor junior staff.
• Maintain relationships with developers, consultants and key clients across the city.
• Contribute to service improvement, innovation and new ways of working.
• Collaborate with Planning, Highways and other disciplines to support high-quality development.

Connaissances

2F Registration

Building Regulations knowledge

Site inspections

CPD commitment

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Formation

Chartered (CABE/CIOB/RICS)

Description du poste

Full timeSalaryCurrent salary: £69,545 per annum based on a market supplement agreed through to August 2028 Base salary without market supplement currently £56,730 to £60,125 per annum Additional benefits include: -Local Government Pension Scheme. -Generous annual leave entitlement. -Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. -Professional membership support. -Extensive learning and development opportunities. -Employee wellbeing support. -Family-friendly employment policies.---Apply by26/10/2026-11:59 pmInterviewTBC---Apply now on the Nottingham City Council website---About### Help build a best-in-class Building Control service at the heart of one of the UK's most ambitious cities.Nottingham is a city with bold ambitions for growth, regeneration and investment.As one of the UK's Core Cities and the economic centre of the East Midlands, Nottingham is driving major investment in new homes, commercial development, infrastructure and regeneration. Through the Nottingham City Vision, the city is delivering long-term plans to create thriving neighbourhoods, support economic growth, improve connectivity and create opportunities for future generations.Looking ahead, Local Government Reorganisation is likely to create a new authority serving around c.750,000 residents. This presents a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Building Control within what will become one of the largest and most influential councils in the country.To support this ambition, Nottingham City Council is investing significantly in its Building Control service. We are expanding the team, modernising technology and systems, improving digital and mobile working, creating new career pathways and building the capability required for the future.Our ambition is simple: to create a best-in-class local authority Building Control service which matches the scale, profile and aspirations of the city we serve.We are now seeking an experienced Class 2F Registered Building Inspector to join us as Principal Building Control Surveyor.This role is ideal for an experienced Building Control professional who wants to continue developing their technical expertise whilst helping shape the future of the profession. You will work on a varied portfolio of projects, act as a senior technical specialist within the service and support the development of less experienced colleagues, whilst remaining focused on professional Building Control practice rather than formal management responsibilities.Working in Nottingham provides exposure to a breadth of development activity rarely found elsewhere, including city centre regeneration, major residential schemes, commercial projects, heritage assets and complex refurbishment programmes. It is an opportunity to expand your professional experience, influence the future direction of a growing service and play a visible role in the development of one of the UK's leading cities.If you are looking for technical challenge, professional autonomy, career progression and the opportunity to help build a modern Building Control service with genuine ambition, Nottingham offers an exceptional opportunity.ResponsibilitiesAs a Principal Building Control Surveyor, you will:* Take responsibility for a varied portfolio of building control projects across residential, commercial, public sector and regeneration schemes.* Assess Building Regulation applications and associated submissions for compliance with Building Regulations and related legislation.* Undertake site inspections on a broad range of developments, including larger and more technically complex projects appropriate to your registration and experience.* Provide technical advice and guidance to developers, architects, contractors and members of the public.* Act as a senior technical specialist within the team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues on technical matters.* Mentor and support Building Control Officers, trainees and apprentices as they develop their professional competencies.* Help maintain excellent relationships with developers, consultants and key clients across the city.* Contribute to service improvement, innovation and the development of new ways of working.* Work collaboratively with Planning, Highways, Housing and other professional disciplines to support high-quality development across Nottingham.* Maintain and enhance your professional competence and registration in line with Building Safety Regulator requirements.Essential qualifications/skillsRegistered Building Inspector Class 2F (minimum).Sound technical knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation.Experience assessing Building Regulation applications and undertaking site inspections across a range of building types.Ability to provide clear and practical technical advice.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.Ability to manage a varied workload and deliver high-quality customer-focused outcomes.Commitment to continuing professional development and maintaining professional competence.Desirable qualifications/skillsRegistration above Class 2F.Chartered membership of CABE, CIOB, RICS or a similar professional body.Experience working on larger or more technically challenging building projects.Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced surveyors.Experience contributing to service improvement or innovation projects.Experience of working within either a local authority or registered building control approver environment.Knowledge of modern construction methods and emerging building safety requirements.Further informationWe recognise that experienced Building Control professionals have more employment opportunities available to them than ever before.That's why Nottingham City Council is making a long-term investment in Building Control. We are growing the team, introducing new technology, modernising our systems and processes, strengthening resilience and creating genuine opportunities for career progression.We are committed to supporting professional development through:* A comprehensive technical CPD programme.* Support to maintain and extend RBI registration classes.* Access to specialist technical training.* Leadership and management development opportunities for those who wish to progress further.* Opportunities to mentor and support the next generation of Building Control professionals.* Modern mobile technology and digital inspection tools.* A clear career pathway from Building Control Officer through to Principal Surveyor, Manager and beyond.As a Core City authority, Nottingham offers access to a diverse range of projects that many local authorities simply cannot match. You'll gain valuable experience across regeneration, housing, commercial development, heritage assets and major city-centre projects whilst working alongside experienced and supportive colleagues.Most importantly, you'll join a service that is ambitious, growing and investing in its future.**Join Nottingham Building Control and help deliver safe, sustainable development in one of the UK's leading cities.****For more information, email [e-mail]**