Building Officer – Civil/Structural

at National Building Review Board (NBRB)
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 

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