Building Control Team Leader (Principal Inspector)

Colchester City Council; Colchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Colchester seeks a Building Control Team Leader / Principal Inspector. This role involves leading complex cases, mentoring inspectors, and collaborating with key stakeholders to maintain high safety and quality standards. We are looking for an experienced Registered Building Inspector who is committed to supporting both people and progress. Competitive salary and numerous benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with Market Forces Supplement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 26 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible benefit options

Learning and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience with Building Control.
• Natural mentoring style, leading through support.
• Positive, calm, and solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex and high-risk Building Control cases.
• Provide support to inspectors and guide colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with developers and architects.

Skills

Building Control experience

Technical judgement

Mentoring skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Registered Building Inspector (RBI) at Class 2D or above

Job description

Overview

Contract Type: Permanent. Working Hours: 37 Hours per week. Colchester City Council is reimagining Building Control services in Colchester, Britain’s first and newest City. We are looking for an exceptional Building Control Team Leader / Principal Inspector to help drive excellence, mentor others, and support the delivery of safe, high-quality development across one of the UK’s most exciting growth areas.

Our Culture: People Before Process, Leadership with Purpose. We value a people-first, coaching-led culture where collaboration, learning, and shared purpose underpin everything we do. You will join a service where mentoring and support are part of everyday life, your input shapes direction, and your leadership makes a difference. Integrity, collaboration, and wellbeing matter as much as technical excellence. You will be part of a connected, supportive team with shared goals and mutual respect.

Role

Lead, Support, and Set the Standard

This is a critical role in our service, sitting just beneath the Building Control Manager. As Building Control Team Leader / Principal Inspector, you will handle the most complex cases, provide day-to-day support to inspectors, and help shape how we deliver a modern, responsive service. In this role, you will:

• Take the lead on more complex and high-risk Building Control cases across the city.
• Act as a senior technical reference point for colleagues, offering daily guidance, mentoring, and support.
• Work collaboratively with developers, architects, and internal stakeholders to drive innovation, safety, and quality.
• Champion a consistent, high-performing team culture where learning and accountability go hand in hand.
• Support the Manager in the development of team practices, standards, and strategy.

This is your chance to make a real impact, using your experience not only to solve problems but to empower others.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a qualified, experienced Registered Building Inspector (RBI) at Class 2D or above, who brings:

• Significant experience with Building Control.
• Sound technical judgement and the ability to guide others confidently.
• A natural mentoring style of someone who leads through support, not hierarchy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to build trust with colleagues and external partners alike.
• A positive, calm, and solutions-focused mindset.
• A genuine desire to support both people and progress.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with additional Market Forces Supplement.
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days a year, plus additional leave on 8 public holidays and extra statutory leave for 2 days at Christmas.
• Option to take extra flex days off each month and to purchase additional holiday days.
• Flexible benefits including pre-tax Stream with attractive interest rates, or salary advances if needed.
• Payment of professional memberships and fees, mileage and subsistence allowances.
• Vine Extras discount scheme, tax-free cycle schemes, and E-vehicle loan schemes.
• Discounted fitness memberships, private health care options, and staff incentives for events and culture.
• Diverse learning opportunities and career progression through apprenticeships, coaching, mentoring, leadership and management qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Programmes and in-house health and wellbeing activities.

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