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 forumsThe 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 influenceThe 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 qualificationsA 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