Principal Building Control Surveyor – Nottingham City Council
Job Description
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 37 per week
Worker type: Mobile Worker
Salary: £56,730 (Level 1) rising to £60,125 (Level 4) per annum
Location: Loxley House and home working
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.
About You
* 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.
For informal enquiries please contact Matt Ralfe, Head of Development Management, on 07904 892214 or via email at matthew.ralfe@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.
Closing date: 24th November 2025 (advert may close earlier – 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.
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays; ability to buy additional leave annually.
* Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%.
* Smart Working – to support 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 more.
Equality & Diversity
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We particular seek applicants from Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and Disabled individuals.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage discussion during the selection process.
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