Registered Building Control Team Leader

Stratford-on-Avon District Council; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Training & Development

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Will writing services

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Free town centre parking

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council in Stratford-upon-Avon seeks a Building Control Team Leader to lead one area team, deliver safe, high-quality development, and supervise inspectors.

You will shape service improvements, mentor staff, manage plan checks, site visits, dangerous structures, and contribute to strategic delivery. The role offers hybrid working, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong Building Control expertise and knowledge of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act.
• Experience in leading, motivating and developing people.
• Experience delivering a high-quality customer-focused service including dangerous structures and demolition control.
• Quality assurance, audit requirements and performance management experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of one area of the Building Control team, including plan checking and inspections.
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues with CPD and clear objectives.
• Oversee dangerous structures and demolition work; participate in out-of-hours rota.
• Build relationships with applicants, developers and partners; provide professional advice.
• Maintain robust records and support audit and reporting requirements.
• Support and deputise for the Building Control Manager and contribute to service improvements.

Job description

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 135,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit.

At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services.

As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Flexibility:

• A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time posts)
• Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for up to 60% of your hours (dependent upon the role)
• Flexi-time scheme for a better work-life balance.

Lifestyle:

• Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses.

Professional Development:

• Training and Development opportunities.
• Payment of one professional subscription fee
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future.
• Access to free Will writing services.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
• Free town centre parking

What to Expect in the Role:

Ready to combine your technical expertise with the opportunity to lead, develop and make a difference? As Building Control Team Leader, you will lead one of our two area teams, helping to deliver safe, high-quality development across Stratford-on-Avon District.

This is an opportunity to put your professional judgement into practice while helping others thrive. You will guide and support Senior and other Registered Building Inspectors, build a positive team culture and oversee a varied service covering plan checking, site inspections, dangerous structures and demolitions.

From listed buildings and a theatre to a vibrant high street, our district offers a varied and interesting mix of Building Control work. This breadth brings fresh challenges and plenty of opportunities to maintain and develop your technical skills in the commercial market, combining team leadership with continued professional growth.

Your influence will extend beyond day-to-day delivery. As part of the Development Services Management Team, you will help shape service improvements, strengthen partnerships and identify opportunities for business growth. You will also support and deputise for the Building Control Manager, giving you scope to contribute to the wider direction of the service.

We are part of the LABC funding programme and will support you to access LABC-funded training to develop your skills and further your career.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, building strong working relationships and developing the people around you, this role offers the chance to turn that enthusiasm into a lasting contribution to our communities.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of one area of the Building Control team, overseeing plan checking, inspections and statutory functions, with work allocated within inspectors’ registered competence.
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues, supporting CPD, clear objectives and collaborative working to build the team’s skills and resilience.
• Oversee dangerous structures and demolition work, helping protect public safety and participating in the out-of-hours dangerous structures rota.
• Build effective relationships with applicants, developers, colleagues and partners, providing clear professional advice and championing a responsive, customer-focused service.
• Maintain robust records, quality assurance and performance information, supporting LABC, BSI and Building Safety Regulator audit and reporting requirements.
• Support and deputise for the Building Control Manager, contributing to service improvement, business growth, fee setting and budget monitoring.

What You’ll Need (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):

• Strong Building Control expertise and sound knowledge of the Building Regulations, relevant legislation and the Building Safety Act regulatory framework, with the professional judgement to work independently within your competence.
• Experience of leading, motivating and developing people, with an approachable style that builds confidence, supports change and encourages colleagues to achieve their potential.
• Experience of delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service, including applying requirements for dangerous structures and demolition control
• Practical experience of quality assurance, audit requirements and performance management, with the organisational skills to maintain accurate records and turn information into service improvements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly, handle challenging situations professionally and find pragmatic solutions.

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations, alongside a proactive approach to managing risk, strengthening client relationships and identifying opportunities for growth.

Right To Work

Applicants must have existing Right to Work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Use if Artificial Intelligence (AI) e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini etc.

Artificial Intelligence could be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by AI, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal applicants may be subject to disciplinary action.

Interview Format

All interviews for this position will be held face to face, as we believe this offers the best experience for candidates and panel members.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Wendy Appleby, Building Control Manager on 07970154466 or email [e-mail]

Applications will close at midnight on Friday 19 th November 2026

Interviews will be held week beginning 7 th December 2026