Investigations Officer – Mechanical

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 undertake thorough and comprehensive investigations into

Mechanical building-related accidents and building related environmental

complaints or hazards using physical evidence and scientifically sound

methods.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the Senior Investigations Officer to develop a robust investigation system for mechanical engineering matters on buildings
  • Monitoring the application of investigation policy processes and procedures relating to building control to determine their relevance and effectiveness when applied in investigative activities and recommend revision where necessary
  • Working with the Senior Investigations Officer to investigate and respond to complaints
  • Making appropriate follow-up and recommending sound compliance strategies
  • Liaising with relevant stakeholders to obtain information about allegations of unlawful building practices
  • Attending court and other legal proceedings to provide evidence on matters relating to cases that have been investigated as may be
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other mandated authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Mechanical 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 in Government or another reputable organization as an Engineer or its equivalent required.
  • 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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