Principal Building Control Specialist

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden handshake relocation

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

Learning & development

Employee benefits scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Free on-site parking

Essential Car User allowance

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking a Principal Building Control Specialist to lead a professional Building Control Team on major development projects. You will drive compliance with regulations, deliver innovative solutions, and ensure safety and accessibility across schemes.

The role requires strong leadership, expert knowledge of Building Regulations, and a track record of coordinating cross-disciplinary teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing complex Building Regulation applications under the Building Act 1984.
• Proven project management experience within building control.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders and clients.
• Leadership and mentorship of junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary design teams to meet objectives within budget.
• Oversee daily activity and workloads to meet targets.
• Enforce legislation and ensure regulatory compliance with wider bodies.
• Coordinate quotes for potential work and contribute to policy development.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Qualification: class 3 or above

Tools

Building Act 1984

Job description

Principal Building Control Specialist

Location:Southwater Offices, Telford Town Centre
Salary: Up to £62,895 inc Market Factors

Are you an experienced Building Control Specialist with a class 3 or above qualification who can motivate and oversee the work of a dynamic professional Building Control Team working on exciting and ambitious development projects? If so, then this is the job for you!

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to join our high-performing, award-winning team and play a significant role in the heart of our team, shaping the delivery of Building Control services across Telford. Leading on major developments you will provide innovative, creative solutions and ensure compliance with legislation to breathe life into projects making sure they stay safe and accessible for many years to come.

It has never been a better time to join Telford and Wrekin’s Development Management Team. Telford & Wrekin Council | Development management career opportunities.

Why apply for this Role?

We are looking for someone who is waiting for a challenge and to lead on some of the most exciting and ambitious projects in the country. With your skill and experience, you will lead and coordinate the professional delivery of Building Control services ensuring compliance with regulations and completion of these varied and challenging projects across the Borough.

Your responsibilities will include –

• Leading multi-disciplinary design teams to achieve Client/Council/regulatory objectives achieving compliance and are ensuring completed within budget

• Oversee daily activity and workloads of the team to meet objectives and targets
• Lead on the enforcement of legislation, with the responsibility to oversee the consistency and compliance of the technical service; and address issues with wider bodies including Registered Building Control Approvers
• Responsible for coordination of quotes for potential work.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures which will continue to improve and deliver best practice.

Skills you will bring to the role.

• Technical expertise and experience of managing complex Building Regulation applications under the Building Act 1984.
• Proven project management experience, combining regulatory compliance and time management to deliver within timescales and budgetary constraints.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience of developing and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and clients.
• Previous experience of leadership and mentorship of junior colleagues.
• Proven ability to problem solve, provide innovative, forward thinking solutions.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary with a golden handshake and relocation package to be considered for exceptional candidates.

• Generous annual leaveentitlement (24–32 days) + 8 bank holidays + 1 concessionary day
• Flexible Hours & hybrid workingto support your lifestyle. Flexi scheme allows up to 2 days flexi every 4 weeks.
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option to purchase additional voluntary contributions
• Learning & development pathways. Positively encouraged career development options.
• Employee benefits schemewith discounts on shopping, travel, and more
• Health & wellbeing support, including counselling and EAP
• Free on-site parking
• Essential Car User allowance
• A modern office in the heart of Telford Town Centre—surrounded by green space, leisure, and culture
• A friendly and welcoming team whether working from home or from the office

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Please note: We are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.

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