3 Month Contract With A local Authority
Purpose of the Role
To lead the Council’s Building Control function, with full operational responsibility for service delivery across surveying, technical, and business support functions.
The role will drive strategy, compliance, and transformation to ensure the service:
* Meets current and future legislative requirements (including Building Safety Regulator expectations)
* Delivers value for money
* Enhances customer experience
* Expands market share and income
* Supports organisational and digital transformation
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage Building Control services across North Northamptonshire
* Ensure statutory compliance in building control and safety
* Provide expert professional advice to the Council and stakeholders
* Develop and implement service strategies aligned to corporate priorities
* Lead digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support organisational change programmes
* Develop marketing strategies to increase market share and income
* Deliver a competitive, customer-focused regulatory service
* Lead implementation of the Building Safety Levy
* Maintain quality assurance frameworks aligned with Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements
* Oversee health & safety compliance and risk management
* Lead civil contingencies, business continuity, and emergency planning
* Manage budgets, ensuring achievement of financial targets
* Lead forecasting, financial planning, and efficiency improvements
* Implement and monitor performance frameworks and KPIs
* Develop procurement strategies and manage contracts
* Build effective partnerships with contractors and stakeholders
* Ensure robust contract and performance management
* Lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary teams
* Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and high performance
* Line manage direct reports and oversee service structure
* Improve customer reporting and feedback systems
* Embed continuous improvement through lessons learned
* Represent the Council externally
* Support delivery of the Council’s Carbon Reduction Plan
* Identify solutions to reduce emissions and support net zero targets
* Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion
* Comply with all Council policies (safeguarding, H&S, financial regulations, etc.)
* Undertake additional duties consistent with the role
Requirements
* Degree/Diploma in Building Control, Surveying, Engineering, or related field
* Registered Building Inspector (appropriate level)
* Membership of a professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, CABE, ICE, IStructE, CMI, ILM)
* Postgraduate qualification
* Senior-level experience managing Building Control or Building Surveying services
* Strong understanding of Local Government operations
* Expertise in:
o Contract and project management
o Service planning and delivery
o Performance improvement and transformation
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Experience driving cultural and organisational change
* Strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills
* Ability to operate effectively in a political environment
* Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation)
* Strong financial and performance management capability
* Commercial awareness and marketing skills
* Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
* Innovative problem-solving approach
* Effective time management and adaptability
* Ability to travel across the county
* Understanding of equality, safeguarding, and safe working practices
Additional Information
* Bi-Weekly Payments
* 37 Hours Per Day