London Borough of Bexley

Building Control Compliance Officer

Bexley Civic Offices £35,572 - £42,042 per annum Closing Date: 25 October 2026 Fixed Term
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Summary: Bexley sees the potential for unprecedented levels of new development, including up to 31,500 new homes over the next few decades.  Two of London’s Opportunity Areas fall within the borough, and this is a particularly exciting time for managing how Bexley’s huge development potential will be realise
Building Control Compliance Officer in Bexley Civic Offices - Corporate Council Website Skip to main content Home Vacancies About Us Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Forgot Password? Saved Jobs Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Forgot Password? Register for an account Register Home Vacancies About Us Building Control Compliance Officer Posted on 21/10/2026 Save Job Apply Home Vacancies Building Control Compliance Officer Closing Date: Closing Date: 08 November 2026 Internal Advert Closing Date: Internal Advert Closing Date: 08 November 2026 Location Location: Bexley Civic Offices Service Service: Strategic Planning & Growth Vacancy Type Vacancy Type: Permanent Advertising Salary Salary Details: £37,572 - £42,042 pa Grade Grade: Bexley 10 Directorate Directorate: Place (Housing & Neighbourhoods) Weeks Per Year Weeks Per Year: Not Specified Hours Per Week: Hours Per Week: 36 hours Corporate Address Corporate Address Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT Vacancy ID Vacancy ID: 1161 About The Role Bexley sees the potential for unprecedented levels of new development, including up to 31,500 new homes over the next few decades.  Two of London’s Opportunity Areas fall within the borough, and this is a particularly exciting time for managing how Bexley’s huge development potential will be realised. The Councils Building Control team deliver the statutory Building Control functions as well as dealing with the majority of the building regulations applications in the borough. The Building Control sector has experienced significant change following the Grenfell Enquiry and the introduction of the Building Safety Act. Bexley is well placed to meet these challenges with an ambitious service improvement plan which has ensured the successful registration of its building inspectors and continuing investment in staff and processes to further enhance professional standards and customer service. In connection with this, the team requires a building control compliance officer to investigate alleged or identified cases of non-compliance of the Building Regulations and dangerous structures, managing the cases from initial investigation through to resolution, including the pursuit of enforcement action and cost recovery where appropriate. You will help cultivate good working relationships with key internal and many external partners as well as offering excellent customer service. Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Tom Towler, Building Control Manager, 0203 045 4211, [email protected] Candidate Profile This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing building control experience, with or without registered building inspector status who is looking to develop their career in an ambitious and forward-thinking local authority. You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team that deals with all aspects of the building control function. For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached. Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4. Interviews are scheduled to be held on week commencing 23rd November . Benefits and how to apply Not Specified About Us Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got awar
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #5104
  • Employer: London Borough of Bexley
  • Location: Bexley Civic Offices
  • Closing Date: 25 October 2026
  • Contract: Fixed Term
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-21
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