Assistant Building Control Officer

You'll support our team of experienced Building Control Officers in delivering a top-tier service, including:

• Assisting with inspections and plan checks for compliance with building regulations.
• Supporting customers, builders and developers with expert advice and clear guidance.
• Learning how to assess safety, accessibility, energy efficiency and structural integrity.
• Gaining hands-on experience in site inspections, dangerous structure response and demolitions.
  
  We're looking for committed, enthusiastic future professionals who are ready to take the next step. To be eligible for the apprenticeship, you must have:
• 3 A Levels/GCSE's at Grade C/4 or higher (or equivalent qualifications).
OR
• A Level 3 Apprenticeship in Construction or Property (or similar field).
No prior experience in Building Control is required - just a passion for the built environment, strong communication skills, and a drive to learn. Ready to Take the First Step?, Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Salary: Grade E - £29,093 to £32,654 per year (pay award pending) Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Status: Permanent Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU Hybrid working is available. Build Your Future with Us - Assistant Building Control Officer Earn, Learn and Qualify - Fully Funded Degree + Career Path to Chartered Status Your Career Starts Here - Join One of the Midlands' Leading Building Control Services Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference in the safety, sustainability, and quality of the built environment? Do you want to earn while you learn, with a clear path to professional chartership - all while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic, supportive team? Erewash and West Nottinghamshire Building Consultancy, a shared local authority service covering Erewash, Broxtowe, Mansfield and Ashfield, is offering an exceptional opportunity to join our highly respected team as an Assistant Building Control Officer. This role includes a fully funded Chartered Building Control Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship Level 6 (a professional qualification in Building Control Surveying) with the University of Wolverhampton - setting you on the fast track to become a professionally qualified Building Control Surveyor with a view to progressing to the role of Building Control Officer should an opportunity arise. If you would like further information about the Chartered Building Control Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship Level 6 please visit: Building Control Surveying Degree Apprenticeship - University of Wolverhampton Why Work in the Public Sector - And Why with Us? Working in local authority building control is more than just a job - it's a chance to:
• Shape safe, inclusive and sustainable communities.
• Build a varied and rewarding career with long-term job security.
• Be mentored by experienced professionals and grow into a respected expert.
• Receive outstanding public sector benefits, including generous leave, pension contributions and flexible working options.
This is your chance to make an impact where it really matters - in the places people live, work, and thrive., In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:
• Generous annual leave package - 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
• Family friendly flexible and hybrid working policies available
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
• Access to an employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme
• Casual Car allowance
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 13th July at midnight. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 24th July.