Principal Building Control Surveyor

Build Your Career in Building Control

Building Control roles from apprentice entry level through to experienced and validated professionals

Are you looking to start, develop or progress your career in Building Control? We are looking for motivated, professional and customer-focused people to join our Building Control service and help make sure buildings are safe, compliant and built to the right standards.

We have opportunities across a range of levels, from apprentices starting from £30,000 through to experienced and validated roles progressing up to around £70,000, depending on knowledge, experience, competence and professional validation. Whether you are new to the profession, working towards validation, or already operating as a Registered Building Control Inspector, we want to hear from you.

About the roles

As part of our Building Control team, you will support the delivery of a high-quality statutory service, helping customers, designers, builders and property owners meet building regulation requirements. You will work on a varied caseload and contribute to safe, sustainable and well-managed development across the city.

Depending on the level of role, duties may include assessing building regulation applications, carrying out site inspections, supporting compliance activity, working with colleagues across development management, and helping the service respond to changes in the Building Safety Regulator framework.

Roles available

• Apprentice Building Control roles — starting from £30,000, ideal for people beginning their career and looking to gain practical experience, training and professional development.
• Building Control Officer roles — salary £50,629 for suitably experienced and validated Class 2A Registered Building Inspectors.
• Senior Building Control roles — for validated and experienced professionals able to manage more complex work, support colleagues and contribute to service improvement.
• Principal Building Control Surveyor roles — salary £69,545 for highly experienced professionals with strong technical knowledge, leadership skills and appropriate validation, including Class 2F or above where required.

What we are looking for

• A genuine interest in Building Control, public safety and high-quality development.
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical matters clearly.
• A practical, organised and professional approach to managing work.
• The ability to work well with customers, colleagues, designers, contractors and partner services.
• Relevant qualifications, experience or validation appropriate to the level of role applied for.
• A commitment to continuous learning, professional standards and service improvement.

Why join us?

• Clear career routes from apprentice level through to senior and specialist roles.
• Support to develop your skills, experience and professional validation.
• A varied workload with opportunities to work on different building types and projects.
• A supportive team environment with a focus on learning, quality and continuous improvement.
• The chance to make a real contribution to building safety and public protection.
• Competitive salaries aligned to the level of role, experience and validation.

Salary and progression

Starting salaries begin from £30,000 for apprentice roles, with progression through Building Control Officer, senior and principal roles up to around £70,000. Current advertised salary examples include £50,629 for Building Control Officer roles and £69,545 for Principal Building Control Surveyor roles, subject to appointment level, experience, competence and professional validation.

Current opportunity - Principal Building Control Surveyor

About the Role:

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Class 2F Registered Building Inspector to play a leading role in the future of Building Control in Nottingham.

As a Principal Building Control Surveyor, you will be one of the senior technical specialists within our growing service, leading on some of the city's most complex and challenging projects. From significant commercial developments to higher-risk and complex buildings, you will use your expertise to help ensure that construction across Nottingham meets the highest standards of safety and compliance.

The role offers the opportunity to influence service development, mentor and support fellow surveyors, and help build the capability of our expanding team. You will work closely with senior leaders, developers, design teams and construction professionals, providing trusted technical advice and helping to shape quality development across the city.

We recognise the value that experienced RBIs bring. In return, you will join a service that is investing heavily in technology, professional development and workforce growth, giving you the resources and support needed to focus on what you do best.

If you are looking for a role where you can apply your technical expertise, lead by example, and make a meaningful contribution to public safety and service improvement, we would welcome your application.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Registered Building Inspector (minimum Class 2F) with a proven ability to assess complex applications, inspect high-risk buildings and make sound technical decisions that protect public safety.
• A natural leader and mentor who can provide technical guidance to colleagues, support the development of junior surveyors and confidently deputise for the Building Control Manager when required.
• A commercially aware and customer-focused professional with experience building strong client relationships, supporting business growth, managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake site inspections and attend meetings as required.

This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role.

For informal enquiries please contact Thomas Ali, Building Control Manager, by email at Thomas.Ali@Nottinghamcity.gov.uk