Building Control Officer

Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 per week Worker Type: Mobile Worker Salary: Starting Salary is £40,777 (Level one) rising to £44,075 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part time) Location: Head Office is Loxley House, NG2 3NG but post will be mobile worker 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 role delivers high-quality building control services that ensure compliance with statutory regulations and contribute to public safety across Nottingham. The postholder assesses building regulation applications, conducts site inspections, and provides technical advice to developers, architects, and the public. They support enforcement actions, manage records, and assist with dangerous structures and demolitions. The role requires strong communication skills, technical competence, and a commitment to equality, sustainability, and continuous professional development. Working independently and collaboratively, the officer helps deliver a citizen-focused service aligned with Nottingham City Council’s priorities. About You The ideal candidate will have: · Holding registration with the Building Safety Regulator (Class 2A minimum) · Ability to assess plans and carry out site inspections for domestic and low-rise commercial buildings. · Understanding of construction methods, materials, and site safety. · Ability to manage workload independently and meet statutory deadlines. 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, by telephone on 07904 892214 or by email at matthew.ralfe@nottinghamcity.gov.uk . Closing Date: 24th November 2025 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: w/c 1st December 2025 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.