Building Control Manager

Lead the Future of Building Control in Britain's Newest City
Building Control Manager | £65,000-£75,000 | Strategic Leadership Opportunity

Britain's newest city is evolving - and so is its Building Control service. A dynamic and forward-thinking organisation is seeking a visionary Building Control Manager to lead strategic transformation, drive innovation, and ensure outstanding regulatory compliance. This is a rare opportunity to shape a modern, proactive service at the heart of an ambitious urban landscape.

The Role

This leadership position offers broad influence without direct site-based responsibilities. The successful candidate will shape strategic direction, embed a culture of excellence, and ensure alignment with the latest Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and delivering the strategic vision for Building Control
• Leading innovation and service redesign to drive efficiency and performance
• Ensuring robust compliance, quality assurance, and risk management
• Inspiring and managing a skilled and growing team
• Representing the service in high-level partnerships and stakeholder forums

The Ideal Candidate

The role calls for an experienced, values-driven leader who is a Registered Building Inspector (Class 4) with:

• A proven track record in Building Control leadership
• Deep understanding of compliance, safety, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience delivering operational improvement and cultural change
• Strong team leadership and people development capabilities
• High emotional intelligence and strategic influence

The Offer

Salary: £65,000-£75,000 per annum, with additional market supplements negotiable based on experience.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a transformational service within a supportive, collaborative, and people-focused environment. The organisation champions flexibility, autonomy, and innovation in its approach to public service leadership.

Additional benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Up to 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional Christmas leave
• Monthly flex days and options to buy additional leave
• Professional membership fees paid
• Wagestream financial support options
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts across retail, travel, fitness, and wellbeing services
• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes
• Extensive learning and development support, including leadership qualifications

A City on the Rise Needs Leaders Who Can Match Its Ambition.
If you're ready to shape the future of Building Control in a growing, values-led city, this is the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Important: Applicants must be a Registered Building Inspector (RBI) at Class 4, approved by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). This is a statutory requirement and applications not meeting this standard cannot be progressed.