Building Control Interim Lead

Civic Recruitment Limited; Kettering; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Office visits North Northamptonshire

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Kettering, Northamptonshire, is seeking an interim head for Building Control & Building Safety on a 3-month contract at £75/hr umbrella. You will lead the Council's Building Control Service, shaping strategy, delivery, and customer-focused services while ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.

The role requires extensive senior leadership in Building Control, public-sector experience, and a track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and budgets.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in Building Control/Surveying.
• Experience in Local Government/public sector.
• Proven track record in managing multidisciplinary teams and driving service transformation.
• Experience in developing and executing strategic plans and service improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in managing complex budgets, financial planning, and revenue-generating services.
• Experience in managing contracts, procurement activities, and external service providers.
• Experience in implementing compliance and quality assurance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Offer professional leadership and expert guidance on all matters related to Building Control and Building Safety.
• Ensure the service adheres to statutory Building Control legislation, regulations, and requirements set by the Building Safety Regulator.
• Lead the establishment and maintenance of quality assurance systems to uphold consistent service standards.
• Oversee service delivery, ensuring technical excellence, legal compliance, and effective risk management.
• Guide the implementation of new legislative requirements, including the Building Safety Levy and related regulatory changes.

Skills

Senior leadership

Building control leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Contract management

Education

Building Control degree or related

Professional body membership (RICS/CABE/CIOB/ICE/IStructE)

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 17/08/2026

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Kettering

Province Northamptonshire

Postal Code NN16

Job Description

3 months contract with a local authority

Summary

• This role is a 3-month contract with a local authority, offering a rate of £75/hr under an umbrella arrangement. The position involves providing strategic and operational leadership for the Council's Building Control Service. The primary goal is to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, compliant, customer-oriented, and financially viable service. The successful candidate will spearhead the development, transformation, and ongoing enhancement of Building Control operations, ensuring adherence to statutory obligations while promoting service excellence, commercial expansion, innovation, and cost-effectiveness.
  

Responsibilities

• Offer professional leadership and expert guidance on all matters related to Building Control and Building Safety.
  


• Ensure the service adheres to all statutory Building Control legislation, regulations, and requirements set by the Building Safety Regulator.
  


• Lead the establishment and maintenance of quality assurance systems to uphold consistent service standards.
  


• Oversee service delivery, ensuring technical excellence, legal compliance, and effective risk management.
  


• Guide the implementation of new legislative requirements, including the Building Safety Levy and related regulatory changes.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Essential Experience Required
  
  
  
  • Extensive senior-level experience in leading Building Control and/or Building Surveying services.
    
  
  
  • Experience working within Local Government or the broader public sector.
    
  
  
  • Proven track record in managing multidisciplinary teams and driving service transformation.
    
  
  
  • Experience in developing and executing strategic plans and service improvement initiatives.
    
  
  
  • Proficiency in managing complex budgets, financial planning, and revenue-generating services.
    
  
  
  • Experience in managing contracts, procurement activities, and external service providers.
    
  
  
  • Experience in implementing compliance and quality assurance frameworks.
    
  
  
  
  


• Essential Qualifications Required
  
  
  
  • Degree, Diploma, or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field such as:
    
    
    
    • Building Control
      
    
    
    • Building Surveying
      
    
    
    • Building Studies
      
    
    
    • Civil Engineering
      
    
    
    • Structural Engineering
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Registered Building Inspector at an appropriate level with the Building Safety Regulator.
    
  
  
  • Membership in a relevant professional body such as:
    
    
    
    • RICS
      
    
    
    • CABE
      
    
    
    • CIOB
      
    
    
    • ICE
      
    
    
    • IStructE
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Relevant management qualification or equivalent leadership experience.
    
  
  
  
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week
  


• Contract duration: 3 months with potential for extension
  


• Office location: Cedar Drive, Thrapston
  


• Hybrid working is available and will be discussed during the interview. Must be able to attend the office and conduct visits in the North Northamptonshire area at least 3 days a week.
  


• Payment is processed on a bi-weekly schedule.