Lead Building Control & Safety Compliance

West Lancashire Borough Council; Nottingham; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Market-rate salary supplement

Flexible and hybrid working

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Support for continuing professional发展

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Building regs knowledge

Communication & stakeholder management

Formation

Recognised technical qualifications in Building Control

Description du poste

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