Building Control Technical Manager

West Lancashire Borough Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-rate supplement

Flexible hybrid working

Generous annual leave

CPD support

Regulator registration support

Work-life balance

Career development

Job summary

West Lancashire Borough Council is seeking an experienced Building Control Technical Manager to lead the technical delivery of the Building Control service and serve as the authority's principal technical adviser. You will work closely with senior leaders, developers, and Building Safety Regulator to influence policy and shape service delivery.

This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of the service, foster innovation, and drive continuous improvement with a

Qualifications

• Recognised technical qualifications in Building Control or related discipline.
• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator for the role.
• Extensive knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Act and related legislation.
• Strong leadership and people-management experience.
• Proven track record of managing complex technical services.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience handling challenging and sensitive issues professionally.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Building Control team.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Translate legislative requirements into effective operational practices.
• Act as the Council's lead technical expert for Building Control matters.
• Provide professional advice to senior managers, elected members and external stakeholders.
• Lead service improvement initiatives and support innovation.
• Manage resources, systems and technical processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Support staff development, competency progression and professional standards.
• Undertake site inspections where required and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Qualifications in Building Control

Regulator registration

Building Regulations knowledge

Leadership experience

Program / project management

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Issue handling & discretion

Innovation & service improvement

Job description

Competitive salary plus market-rate supplement.

Why Join Us?

Building Control is at the forefront of the biggest transformation the profession has seen in decades. At West Lancashire Borough Council, we are investing in our future service and building a resilient, high-performing team that can meet the challenges of the new Building Safety Regime.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future direction of Building Control within an ambitious local authority. We are rebuilding and strengthening our service, investing in our people, systems and processes, and looking for an experienced Registered Building Control Technical Manager to play a leading role in that journey.

You will be joining an organisation committed to environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, healthy communities and financial resilience. We put our customers first, take responsibility and work collaboratively to deliver excellent outcomes for our residents and businesses.

About the Role

As Building Control Technical Manager, you will lead the technical delivery of the Council's Building Control service and act as the authority's principal technical adviser on Building Control matters.

Working closely with senior leaders, elected members, developers, construction professionals and the Building Safety Regulator, you will influence policy, shape service delivery and ensure the Council continues to meet the highest professional and regulatory standards.

This is a highly visible leadership role offering genuine opportunity to shape the development of the service and make a lasting impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the Building Control team.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Translating legislative requirements into effective operational practices.
• Acting as the Council's lead technical expert for Building Control matters.
• Providing professional advice to senior managers, elected members and external stakeholders.
• Leading service improvement initiatives and supporting innovation.
• Managing resources, systems and technical processes.
• Maintaining strong relationships with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Supporting staff development, competency progression and professional standards.
• Undertaking site inspections where required and ensuring health and safety compliance.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Building Control professional who combines strong technical expertise with effective leadership skills.

You will have:

• Recognised technical qualifications in Building Control or a related discipline.
• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator appropriate to the role.
• Extensive knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Act and associated legislation.
• Strong leadership and people-management experience.
• A proven track record of managing complex technical services.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience handling challenging and sensitive issues professionally.
• A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

What's in it for You?

We are proud to be a supportive and friendly employer that values its people.

Benefits include:

• Significant market-rate supplement in addition to salary, reviewed annually to remain aligned with market conditions.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Excellent annual leave entitlement.
• Support for continuing professional development.
• Support to maintain and enhance Building Safety Regulator registration and competencies.
• Work-life balance policies.
• The opportunity to shape the future of a growing Building Control service.

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