Building Control Manager

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Building Control Manager to join a growing private sector business in Essex. This role involves managing a team to ensure the efficient delivery of Building Control services, including plan checking and site inspections. Candidates should have experience in Building Control, strong leadership skills, and relevant accreditation. An attractive salary package and benefits, including training and progression opportunities, are offered for the right candidate.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Training

Car Allowance

Enhanced Holiday

Annual Bonus

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced in Building Control, including plan checking and site inspections.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to deliver Building Control services efficiently and compliantly.
• Undertake plan checking and review of projects.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to surveyors and inspectors.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and design teams.
• Ensure work meets professional standards and deadlines.

Skills

Building Control

Plan Checking

Site Inspections

Leadership

Client Liaison

Education

Chartered or accredited with RICS, CABE, or CIOB

Job description

Building Control Manager (Building Regulations / Compliance)

78,000 - 85,000 DOE + Progression + Training + Car Allowance + Enhanced Holiday + Annual Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits

Essex

Are you an experienced Building Control professional looking for a senior, hands‑on management role?

Do you want to join a growing private sector business offering progression, autonomy, and an excellent benefits package?

This company provides Building Control services, delivering Building Regulations compliance, plan checking, and site inspections across residential and commercial construction projects. They work closely with developers, contractors, and design teams to support compliant construction from design through to completion.

In this role, you will take responsibility for the delivery of Building Control services across the region, combining technical leadership with plan checking and site inspections. You will manage and support a team of Building Control professionals while ensuring work is delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to a high professional standard.

This role would suit an experienced Building Control professional looking for a senior, hands‑on management position.

The Role:

• Manage a team to deliver Building Control services efficiently and compliantly
• Undertake plan checking and review of projects
• Conduct site inspections to ensure regulatory compliance
• Provide guidance and support to surveyors and inspectors
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and design teams
• Ensure work meets professional standards and deadlines

The Person:

• Experienced in Building Control, including plan checking and site inspections
• Chartered or accredited with RICS, CABE, or CIOB
• Proven leadership and team management experience

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH23529

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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