Role: Building Technical Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Grade G - Starting Salary is £36,363 (Level one) rising to £39,152 (Level four)
Location: Harvey Road (NG8 3BB) will be the contracted base for this role, but the postholder will be expected to be able to travel to other offices including Loxley House (NG2 3NG) and work sites, as needed.
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Building Technical Officer to join Nottingham City Council Housing Services within our Asset team. This role plays a key part in improving residents’ homes, with a strong focus on addressing damp and mould and managing legal disrepair works to ensure safe, healthy living environments.
You will oversee contractor performance on site, carrying out inspections, monitoring quality and progress, and ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards. Working collaboratively with our construction partners and internal teams, you will help resolve issues quickly, including customer concerns, access challenges and tenant welfare matters.
The role requires a strong commitment to compliance, ensuring all works meet relevant legislation, health and safety requirements and Council standards. You will maintain accurate project records, contribute to effective contract management, and support continuous service improvement.
We welcome applications from candidates who value inclusion, communicate effectively with diverse communities, and are motivated to make a positive difference to residents’ homes and experiences.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Experience of undertaking property surveys, identifying defects, reporting writing and recommending appropriate remedial action
2. Thorough knowledge of methods of building construction and building maintenance principals
3. Proficiency in the use of computers for: - Microsoft Office (word, excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
4. Monitor and oversee contractors and subcontractors throughout all stages of site preparation, execution and monitoring, completion and handover
5. Ability to undertake onsite inspections and surveying measurements to ensure that all works are carried out to the required standard and scope
6. Driving Licence with access to a vehicle
Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements in your CV & supporting document.
You can find the job description for this post here.
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter – we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively – showing your real self is what helps you succeed. For more information please click here
Closing Date: 5th June 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interview date: 23rd & 24th June 2026 – Please note, this is subject to change.
If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: recruitment@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: http://emss.org.uk/support
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Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.
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