Building Officer – Civil/Structural
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date Posted | January 23, 2026 |
| Category | Engineering Management |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description

JOB DETAILS:
About Organisation:
The National Building Review Board is a government agency under the Ministry of Works and Transport established by the Building Control Act, 2013. The Board is mandated to monitor building developments; ensure that the design and construction of buildings and utilities to which the public is to have access cater for persons with disabilities; oversee, inspect and monitor the operations of Building Committees; hear and determine appeals from persons dissatisfied with the decisions of a Building Committee; and to determine the fees to be charged by urban and district building committees for approval of plans, issue of building permits and occupation permits
Job Summary:
To guarantee safe and efficient Civil/Structural Engineering installations in buildings that comply with regulatory and ethical standards
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working with the Senior Building Officer- Civil/Structural to develop a robust monitoring and investigation system for all buildings
- Assisting the Senior Building Officer- Civil/Structural in developing inspection checklists that would be used by Building Control Officers for on-going construction sites
- Inspecting and assessing the works of the Building Committees to ensure compliance with the Building Control Act, Building Regulations and the Code
- Carrying out competence and capacity building of Building Control officers
- Providing clients with clear and consistent technical advice to strengthen building control initiatives
- Providing technical expertise and to convey information and manage community expectations about responsible building practices
- Generating the periodic compliance reports
- Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other mandated authority.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognized university or institution
- Must be registered with the ERB and in Possession of a valid practicing license
Working Experience
- At least Four (04) years working experience as a Civil/structural Engineer in Government or another reputable organization as an Engineer or its equivalent
(c). Competences
(i). Technical
- Knowledge and understanding of the legal and policy framework for building control and regulation in Uganda
- Concern for standards
- Quality Control
- Analytical skills
- Information Communications Technology
- Planning, Organizing and Coordinating
(ii). Behavioral
- Team work
- Leadership
- Accountability
- Public relations
- Customer care
- Results oriented
- Creativity
- System thinking
- Interpersonal relations
- Communication excellence
- Time management
Applying Instructions
Interested persons should access the detailed job advert at www.nbrb.go.ug and shall submit one pdf document containing, and in the following order: (i). An application letter – dully endorsed; (ii). A current Curriculum Vitae – not more than three pages; (iii). Relevant and applicable academic documentation (iv). Valid professional and legally required registration and practicing certificates; (v). A copy of the National Identity Card.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Secretary, National Building Review Board
