Building Control Manager

Leicestershire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the East Midlands seeks a Building Control Manager to oversee building regulation assessments and lead the Building Control team. The role involves ensuring compliance with statutory duties and driving service improvement and innovation. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and experience in service development, marketing, and business growth. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous pension scheme

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing a team effectively.
• Proven ability to develop and improve services within regulatory frameworks.
• Strong marketing and business growth skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assessment of complex building regulation applications.
• Manage responses to dangerous structures.
• Drive service improvement and workforce development.
• Collaborate across departments and stakeholders.

Skills

Team Management

Service Development

Marketing and Business Growth

Leadership

Job description

Contract Type : Permanent

Working Hours : 37 hours per week

Worker Type : Hybrid Worker

Salary : Starting Salary is £56,730 (Level one) rising to £60,125 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location : Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

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Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council.

About the Role

The role is responsible for overseeing the assessment of complex building regulation applications, managing responses to dangerous structures, and ensuring compliance with statutory duties. As a senior leader, the postholder will drive service improvement, workforce development, and innovation, while promoting equality, sustainability, and public safety.

The Building Control Manager will work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders to grow the service, maintain market competitiveness, and uphold professional standards. The role also involves providing expert technical advice and evidence in support of enforcement actions and legal proceedings, in partnership with the Council’s legal team. Through effective leadership and strategic oversight, the postholder will ensure the service remains resilient, responsive, and aligned with the needs of Nottingham’s communities and built environment.

About You

The ideal candidate will have :

• Team Management - Lead, motivate, and manage the Building Control team, ensuring effective workforce planning and performance.
• Service Development - Monitor and improve service delivery, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and KPIs.
• Marketing and Business Growth - Promote the Building Control service to maintain and grow market share.
• Leadership - Develop and implement the strategic direction of the Building Control service in line with council priorities.

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At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the for applicants page.

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