Lead Officer - Building Control Management

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Professional registration support

Employee wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Free car parking

Eye test and glasses reimbursement

Job summary

North Lincolnshire Council is seeking an experienced Lead Officer – Building Control Management to lead the Building Control service through a period of change and opportunity. You will influence building safety, service quality and confidence in development across North Lincolnshire, leading a professional team to meet statutory responsibilities and Building Safety requirements.

You will drive continuous improvement, governance, and regulatory compliance while building strong partnerships with

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Management qualification or significant management experience.
• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2 (A-F) Registered Building Inspector, or above.
• Full membership of MRICS, MCABE or MCIOB.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Building Control service.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and Building Safety Act.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the team.
• Drive service improvement and governance.
• Develop partnerships with customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure resilience and customer focus.

Skills

Leadership

Building Regulations knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Management qualification

MRICS/MCABE/MCIOB membership

Registration with Building Safety Regulator (Class 2)

Job description

Shape building safety. Support sustainable growth. Lead a high-performing service.

North Lincolnshire is an ambitious place, and we are transforming how we work to deliver better outcomes for residents, communities and businesses. Safe, sustainable and well-designed development is central to that ambition.

We are seeking an exceptional Lead Officer – Building Control Management to lead our Building Control service through a period of significant change and opportunity.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will influence building safety, service quality and confidence in development across North Lincolnshire. You will lead a professional team, ensuring the council meets its statutory responsibilities while responding confidently to the evolving requirements of the Building Safety Act and the Building Safety Regulator.

Working with developers, businesses, housing providers, partners and regulatory bodies, you will help create safe, sustainable places where communities can thrive.

About the Role

This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for:

• Leading and managing North Lincolnshire Council's Building Control service.
• Ensuring compliance with the Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act and associated legislation.
• Providing strategic and operational leadership to a skilled professional team.
• Maintaining quality assurance, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Driving service improvement, innovation and commercial development.
• Developing strong partnerships with customers, developers, businesses and key stakeholders.
• Ensuring the service is resilient, customer-focused and responsive to change.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing Building Control team.
• Provide expert professional advice on building safety, Building Regulations and technical compliance.
• Ensure the council fulfils its statutory obligations and regulatory responsibilities.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernisation of service delivery.
• Manage budgets, resources and operational performance.
• Strengthen compliance with Building Safety Regulator requirements and professional standards.
• Build productive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Promote a positive customer experience and support sustainable growth across North Lincolnshire.

What We Are Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Management qualification or significant management experience.
• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2 (A-F) Registered Building Inspector, or above.
• Full membership of MRICS, MCABE or MCIOB.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Essential Experience

• Significant Building Control experience, ideally within local government.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, building safety and relevant legislation.
• Experience leading professional teams and managing service delivery.
• Proven track record of service improvement and organisational change.
• Experience of governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership working and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to travel throughout North Lincolnshire in a timely manner.

About You

You will be an experienced Building Control professional with the credibility, technical expertise and leadership skills to succeed in a changing regulatory environment.

You will be positive, practical and forward-thinking, with a strong commitment to building safety and public service. Above all, you will be someone who can build trust, inspire confidence and turn ideas into improvements that make a real difference for residents, communities and businesses.

Why Join Us?

One Council. One Place. One Family. One Purpose.

This is an opportunity to:

• Make a visible difference to communities across North Lincolnshire.
• Lead a critical regulatory service that protects residents and supports growth.
• Shape the future of Building Control during a period of national reform.
• Drive innovation, performance and service improvement.Work with committed, supportive and skilled colleagues.
• Join an ambitious council that invests in its people and services.

We Offer

• Minimum 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Professional registration and continuing professional development support.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Staff discounts.
• Salary sacrifice schemes.
• Free car parking.
• Eye test and glasses reimbursement.

The Council

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected.

We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire. We want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be.

We achieve this through living our values of equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility in all that we do.

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Liz Webster
Head of Environmental Health and Housing Standards

Lisa Swainston
Assistant Director – Resilience, Environment & Operations

Please refer to the job description and employee specification when completing your application and demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing date: 18th November 2026
Preferred interview date: 30th November 2026

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

Inclusive Employer

North Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are proud to create a working environment where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.