Building Control Manager

carrington west; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking local authority seeks a Building Control Manager for an interim contract of six months. This senior leadership role requires a confident individual experienced in managing Building Control services, balancing commercial performance with public safety and service improvement. You’ll guide a team, oversee complex regulations, and drive service transformation. The position offers a hybrid working model in a supportive environment, and ideal candidates will have a degree in Building Control or related field. This is a chance to significantly influence the local authority's strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing Building Control services in a local authority.
• In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations and public safety legislation.
• Experience in budget management and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the Building Control service.
• Lead and develop a multi-grade team for performance improvement.
• Oversee complex building regulation applications.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Communications

Education

Degree in Building Control or Building Surveying

Registered Building Inspector (Class 3)

Chartered membership of a relevant body (e.g., CABE, RICS)

Job description

Building Control Manager (Interim Contract - 6 Months)

Location: East Midlands (Hybrid Working)

Rate: Competitive

Contract: Initial 6 Month Assignment

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Building Control Manager to lead and develop a high performing Building Control service within a forward thinking local authority in the East Midlands.

This is a senior, strategic role for an accomplished leader who can balance commercial performance with public safety, service improvement, and professional standards. You'll be responsible for steering the service through change, maintaining market competitiveness, and ensuring full compliance with Building Safety Regulator requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Building Control service, aligning delivery with wider corporate and community priorities.
• Lead, motivate and develop a multi grade team (Grades F K) to ensure a culture of professionalism, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the assessment of complex building regulation applications and high risk projects.
• Manage responses to dangerous structures and ensure robust enforcement procedures.
• Drive service improvement, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensure the service operates on a sustainable, cost recovery model, maintaining commercial competitiveness.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, developers, and partner agencies to strengthen collaborative working and promote the service.
• Act as the technical lead in legal proceedings, enforcement actions, and public inquiries where required.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability across all aspects of service delivery.

About You

You’ll be a confident, forward thinking leader with substantial experience managing Building Control services, ideally within a local authority or equivalent regulated environment. You’ll combine commercial awareness with a strong public service ethos and the ability to deliver high standards under pressure.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of leading Building Control or Building Surveying teams.
• In depth knowledge of Building Regulations, enforcement, and public safety legislation.
• Experience of budget management, service planning, and performance monitoring.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to deliver cultural and operational change.
• Commercially astute with an understanding of market competitiveness and service growth.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Building Control, Building Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Registered Building Inspector (Class 3) with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CABE, RICS, CIOB).
• Leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM, CMI) desirable.

Why Apply

This is a rare interim opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a local authority Building Control service at a time of industry change. You’ll be joining a supportive leadership team with the autonomy to make a real impact on service delivery and community safety.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this position or would like to discuss it confidentially, please get in touch at or send your CV and availability to .