Principal Building Control Inspector

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Salary G10: £60,291 per annum full time (pro rata for part time).

Basis Full Time

Job profile for Principal Building Control Inspector

Oxford/Hybrid 11/08/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary G10: £60,291 per annum full time (pro rata for part time).

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full Time

Region Oxford

• 29 days holiday
• LGPS
• subsidised leisure membership
• flex scheme (where appropriate)
• employee benefits scheme
• post-probation pay increment

Job category/type Permanent

Date posted 28/07/2026

Job reference 002849

Principal Building Control

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We’re building a high-performing and forward-thinking Building Control team at Oxford City Council and we’re recruiting across multiple levels. Whether you’re starting your journey as a newly registered inspector or ready to take the lead on complex projects, we want to hear from you.

Oxford offers a truly unique and stimulating built environment, from centuries-old colleges and listed buildings to bold new sustainable developments. This is your chance to shape the city’s future while working in one of the most iconic locations in the UK.

You’ll join a service that embraces flexible working, supports professional development, and is fully aligned with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR). You’ll bring technical expertise, an eye for detail, and a customer-focused mindset. We’ll provide a collaborative team, meaningful professional development, and the chance to contribute to a place unlike any other.

Note:
All vacancies close at 23:59 on the stated closing date.