Investigations Officer – Mechanical
| 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
