Job Description

Together, we're working to welcome millions more passengers, while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability. At Heathrow, you can be part of this - providing solutions that make every journey better for millions each year. That means ensuring we meet the changing needs of the passengers, colleagues and partners who use our airport to work, travel, trade, shop, eat, explore and connect. Our Solutions team covers project management, process improvement, business change, technology, cyber defence, masterplanning, infrastructure and procurement. It brings together people with the skills to deliver prestigious and often large-scale projects, from transforming terminals to making big reductions in our carbon emissions.


Every day will test your skills and give you the opportunity to make your mark. You might be working with the technology and data that power our city within a city, driving vital commercial agreements with everyone from retailers to airlines, or improving the unique infrastructure that includes everything from 200 buildings to 250 HV substations. It's a collaborative environment, where you can rely on the support of the experts around you as you take on projects you'll both take pride in and feel passionate about.



We are looking for a committed and detail-oriented Building Control professional to join our team in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service within the framework of the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010, and the Building (Registered Building Control Approvers, etc.) (England) Regulations 2024. This role offers the opportunity to apply technical and legal expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects, including elements of major developments, ensuring compliance through thorough plan assessments and site inspections. You will play a key role in maintaining high performance standards, supporting continuous improvement under our ISO 9001 Quality Management system, and contributing to the effective reporting and operation of the wider Building Control service.



Reviewing and assessing submitted plans in a timely manner to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and relevant standards. Conducting timely on-site inspections of construction activities to verify compliance with Building Regulations and relevant standards. Assessing the need for, and carrying out, a range of statutory and non-statutory consultations necessary for project progression. Evaluating overall compliance with Building Regulations, including issuing appropriate documentation or taking necessary actions when standards are not met. Operating in accordance with all RBCA, RBI registration requirements, and other relevant professional obligations. Maintaining and developing personal competence (SKEB) in relevant subject areas to achieve and/or retain necessary registration. Supporting the development and maintenance of competencies in other team members, particularly those in junior roles.

Must be a Registered Building Inspector at Class 2E, 2F, or 3 (In the case of Class 2E/2F, a commitment to achieving Class 3 in an appropriate period) Experience of Quality Management Systems

Ideally, you'll have:

Experience of airport processes, systems, and information
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There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.


Every day, you'll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.


It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we're working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.


Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there's no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we'll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working Location

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow . Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You'll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow's Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger - not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.