Building Control Technical Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-rate salary supplement

Flexible and hybrid working

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Support for continuing professional发展

Job summary

West Lancashire Borough Council is seeking a permanent, 36-hour Building Control leadership post. The role combines team leadership, statutory compliance, translating legislation into practice, and acting as the council's principal technical adviser on Building Control matters.

It offers flexible, hybrid working and a clear path to influence the Building Safety Regime. You will lead service delivery, maintain professional standards, and drive improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Act and related legislation.
• Experience leading Building Control teams and managing complex technical services.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Building Control team.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Translate legislative requirements into practical operational practices.
• Act as the council's lead technical expert on Building Control matters.
• Provide professional advice to senior managers, elected members and external stakeholders.
• Drive service improvement initiatives and support innovation.
• Manage resources, systems and technical processes.
• Maintain 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

Building regs knowledge

Communication & stakeholder management

Education

Recognised technical qualifications in Building Control

Job description

This permanent post leads the technical delivery of West Lancashire Borough Council's Building Control service and acts as the council's principal technical adviser on the subject. The work covers team leadership, statutory compliance, turning legislation into practice, and keeping links with the Building Safety Regulator. It is a 36-hour post with flexible and hybrid working, within a service being rebuilt for the new Building Safety Regime. Registration with the Building Safety Regulator is required.

What the job involves

• 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

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised technical qualifications in Building Control or a related discipline

Registration & licences

• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator appropriate to the role

Experience

• Experience in building control or a related technical discipline
• Strong leadership and people-management experience
• Proven track record of managing complex technical services
• Experience handling challenging and sensitive issues professionally

Skills & knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Act and associated legislation
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills

Checks & eligibility

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks, including a Basic DBS check

Other

• Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and customer service excellence

What’s offered

• Market-rate supplement in addition to salary, reviewed annually
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 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