General Building Control Officer

Location: Liverpool, UK

Salary: 46,142 - 51,356 per year

Employment: Full time

Category: Building Control

Posted: 2026-08-10

Valid to: 2026-09-07

Employer: Liverpool City Council

A 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 dangerous.
• A 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 at Philip.Smith1@liverpool.gov.uk.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration.