Principal Building Control Surveyor

ESPO Trading Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Building Control Officer to lead complex building cases, ensuring compliance and public safety. The ideal candidate will have a Class 2F registration as a Building Inspector, solid knowledge of building regulations, and strong analytical skills. This position offers competitive pay with a starting salary of £56,730 and an inclusive work culture. Join us in making a difference in our community through innovative approaches to building control.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous pension scheme

Inclusive work culture

Great leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Minimum Class 2F Building Inspector registration with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation.
• Experience in assessing complex applications and high-risk buildings.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex building control cases ensuring statutory compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and support enforcement actions.
• Inspect works and manage dangerous structures.

Skills

Registered Building Inspector Class 2F

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Analytical skills

Ability to manage priorities

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37

Worker Type: Mobile Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £56,730 (Level one) rising to £60,125 (Level four) per annum

Location: Loxley House and home working

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 Role

This senior role leads on complex and high-risk building control cases, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and contributing to public safety across Nottingham. The postholder provides technical leadership, mentors junior staff, and deputises for the Building Control Manager. Responsibilities include assessing plans, inspecting works, managing dangerous structures, and supporting enforcement actions. The role also plays a key part in commercial delivery, client relationship management, and service improvement. It requires strong regulatory knowledge, analytical skills, and a commitment to innovation, inclusion, and high-quality service delivery.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Registered Building Inspector Class 2F with the Building Safety Regulator (minimum).
• In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations, Approved Documents, and allied legislation.
• Ability to assess complex applications and inspect high-risk buildings.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.

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 Matt Ralfe, Head of Development Management, by telephone on 07904 892214 or by email at [e-mail].

Closing Date: 4th January 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

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