Area Team Leader Building Control

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Agile working

LGPS pension

Training and progression

Health and wellbeing

Cycle to work

CarLease salary sacrifice

Family friendly leave

Gym discounts

Employee volunteering

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking an Area Team Leader Building Control to lead on-site supervision of major construction schemes across the city, managing a multidisciplinary team and deputising to the Head of Building Control. You will shape policy, drive safe, high-quality development, and support business growth through competitive fee proposals.

With the Tour de France Grand Départ 2027 and UEFA EURO 2028 on the horizon, you will play a key role in delivering a world-class built environment

Qualifications

• Leadership and strategic oversight of multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and policy development.
• Experience in supervising major construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site supervision of major construction schemes.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of inspectors, trainees and engineers.
• Shape policy and support service growth through competitive fee proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Building regulations

Education

RICS/CABE/CIOB/MIFE qualification

LABC/CIOB Level 6 or equivalent

Job description

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Job Reference liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/692/2226

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent Full Time

Working Hours:

35

Location:

Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool

Closing Date:

12/10/2026

Job Category:

Planning and Building Control

Region / Division:

Liverpool

Business Unit:

City Development

Job Introduction

Job title:Area Team Leader Building Control

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven , dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities . Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world‑famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

Liverpool is a city on the move, and we’re looking for a Building Control Team Leader who wants to be at the heart of it.

With major international events on the horizon, including the Tour de France Grand Départ in 2027 and the UEFA EURO 2028, Liverpool is preparing for one of the most exciting periods in its recent history. Our skyline is evolving, our communities are growing, and our Building Control service plays a central role in shaping a safe, high‑quality built environment for a world‑class city.

As a Building Control Team Leader, you will play a central role in delivering safe, compliant and high‑quality development across Liverpool. This is a role with real breadth, responsibility and influence.

• The role of the Area Team Leader will be leading on‑site supervision of major construction schemes across the city, managing and developing a multidisciplinary team of Registered Building Inspectors, trainees and structural engineers and working closely with the Head of Building Control to manage the service, shape policy and act as deputy when required
• The Area Team Leader will be supporting business growth by working with the Building Control Manager and Quality & Business Growth Officer to increase market share and prepare competitive fee proposals as well as representing Liverpool City Council as a senior technical expert during a period of major citywide investment and regeneration
• This senior role sits at the heart of our Building Control service, leading on‑site supervision of major schemes, managing a multidisciplinary team of Registered Building Inspectors, trainees and structural engineers, and acting as deputy to the Head of Building Control
• As the Area Team Leader you will play a key part in shaping policy, enforcing the Safety at Sports Grounds Act across all three football stadiums within the city boundary, and supporting business growth through competitive fee proposals and market expansion
• For the role of Team Leader we’re seeking a highly qualified professional (RICS, CABE, CIOB or MIFE) with LABC/CIOB Level 6 or equivalent experience, and demonstrable competency to Specialist Level including Class 3H
• With Liverpool offering a significantly lower cost of living and more affordable housing than many other major UK cities, plus a relocation package for those moving to the region, this is a rare opportunity to take on a high‑impact leadership role in a vibrant, ambitious and fast‑growing city

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression -opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time –a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve . As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment , we guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role .

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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