Senior Building Control & Compliance Manager (Hybrid)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Sandwell; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Council’s Place Division is seeking an experienced Business Manager - Building Control to lead a high-performing service from its Oldbury office. The role blends professional leadership, people management and financial stewardship to ensure regulatory compliance and excellent customer-focused delivery.

You will shape policy, manage complex projects and build strong partnerships with developers, regulators and the public, while driving continuous improvement and innovation in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree or professional qualification in Building Control.
• Be a member of a professional body and eligible to maintain Building Safety Regulator registration at minimum Class 2F/4.
• Have significant Building Control experience, including assessing complex building regulations applications.
• Demonstrate experience of enforcement activity, dangerous structures and sports ground compliance.
• Be commercially aware, with experience of income generation, budget management and business planning.
• Be an effective communicator with the ability to influence, negotiate and build strong professional relationships.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and technical leadership to Building Control Surveyors and wider service teams.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, associated legislation and Building Safety Regulator requirements.
• Act as the operational lead for Building Control, supporting strategic service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Manage complex and high-profile building control projects, including major commercial developments.
• Oversee performance, quality assurance, customer service standards and service outcomes.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and innovative ways of working to enhance service delivery.
• Lead on dangerous structures, enforcement matters, sports ground safety and emergency response arrangements.
• Manage service budgets, trading accounts, income generation and financial performance.
• Promote a commercial approach to service delivery, protecting and growing market share within a competitive environment.
• Develop strong partnerships with customers, developers, contractors, elected members and external agencies.
• Prepare reports, performance information and briefings for senior management, committees and regulatory bodies.
• Support the implementation of new technology and digital solutions to improve efficiency and customer experience.
• Lead, motivate and develop staff, ensuring appropriate training, professional competency and regulatory registration requirements are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

People management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Relevant degree in Building Control

Job description

Sandwell Council’s Place Division is seeking an experienced Business Manager - Building Control to lead a high-performing service from its Oldbury office. The role blends professional leadership, people management and financial stewardship to ensure regulatory compliance and excellent customer-focused delivery.

You will shape policy, manage complex projects and build strong partnerships with developers, regulators and the public, while driving continuous improvement and innovation in a hybrid