General Building Control Officer

Location:

Liverpool, UKSalary: 46,142 - 51,356 per year Employment:
Full time Category:
Building Control Posted:
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Job title:

General Building Control OfficerA bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

For the role of a General Building Control Officer, you will plan assess to all applications within the respective competency banding as defined under the Building Safety Regulators Competency framework which are formally submitted for consideration under the current Building Regulations, allied national and local legislation, ensuring statutory time periods are always observed

As a Building Control Officer, you will keep adequate computer-based records of formally submitted applications in accordance with the Sections process maps, policies and ISO Quality Assurance system

The Building Control Officer will provide competent technical expertise and advice for building works on site in accordance with the Building Regulations, associated legislation, and within the competency banding associated to the role of Building Control Officer In the role of a General Building Control Officer aspects include inspection of dangerous structures and the use of enforcement powers under relevant legislation for the removal or securing of structures found to be dangerousA Building Officer will assist in the development, implement and maintain a quality system of data management and archiving that complies with BS EN ISO 27001:2005 accreditation and audited by an external accreditation body

Our offer to you:

At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception

Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning

Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme

Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  Discounted Gym Memberships Employee Volunteering Scheme Medicash Next steps:

Closing date:
Midnight on Monday 7th September 2026

Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 14th September 2026

Interview date: W/C Monday 21st September 2026

Interview type:
Face-to-face

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment. Previous applicants need not apply.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Phil Smith th1.uk Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing…