Building Control Technical Manager

West Lancashire Borough Council; Ormskirk; Híbrido; GBP 53.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Market-rate supplement

Flexible & hybrid working

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Professional development support

Building Safety Regulator registration

Work-life balance policies

Opportunity to shape Building Control

Descripción de la vacante

West Lancashire Borough Council is seeking an experienced Building Control Technical Manager to lead the technical delivery of the Building Control service and act as the authority's principal technical adviser. You will influence policy, shape service delivery and ensure adherence to high professional standards.

The role offers a rare opportunity to shape the service, with a highly visible leadership position and a commitment to innovation, staff development and strong regulatory relationships.

Formación

• 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.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Educación

Building Control qualifications

Descripción del empleo

• HR-0093-26-R Building Control Technical Manager

Salary: £53,051 to £56,293Plus additional market rate supplement

PostType: Full Time

Hours: 36 per week

Tenure: Permanent

Published: Friday 16 October 2026

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 15 November 2026

Reference: HR-0093-26-R

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.

If you are looking for a role where your expertise, leadership and professional judgement can make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo security checks as part of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard for accessing Government records. This will include a Basic DBS check.

If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of the post, you will; be guaranteed an interview.