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Building Control Team Leader / Principal Inspector | £55,000-£60,000 | Mentorship & Technical Leadership Role

An ambitious city is seeking a confident, experienced Building Control Team Leader / Principal Inspector to lead on complex cases, mentor colleagues, and help deliver safe, high-quality development across a rapidly growing urban environment. This is a unique opportunity to lead from within-using experience, support, and technical skill to guide the future of Building Control.

The Role

Sitting just beneath the Building Control Manager, this is a pivotal leadership role that blends senior technical oversight with hands-on team support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on complex and high-risk Building Control cases




• Acting as the senior technical reference for a team of inspectors




• Mentoring, guiding, and supporting team development




• Working collaboratively with developers, architects, and internal stakeholders




• Driving high standards of safety, compliance, and service




• Supporting the evolution of team practices, standards, and strategic direction

The Ideal Candidate

Applicants must be a Registered Building Inspector (RBI) at Class 2D or above, with:

• Significant experience in Building Control and technical compliance




• Strong mentoring skills and a collaborative leadership style




• Excellent judgement and problem-solving abilities




• Confidence in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional working




• A calm, positive, solutions-focused mindset




• Commitment to high professional standards and service quality

The Offer

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum, with potential for additional payments based on experience and market conditions.

This is a respected leadership role within a modern, people-first Building Control service. The successful candidate will be trusted with autonomy, supported in development, and recognised for their expertise.

Benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working options




• Up to 26 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas leave




• Monthly flex days and the option to purchase more leave




• Paid professional membership fees




• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme




• Wagestream financial wellbeing platform




• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes




• Access to discounted healthcare, gym, and wellbeing services




• Learning and leadership development pathways, including mentoring and CPD




• Staff discounts, wellbeing programmes, and more

Lead with Integrity. Support Growth. Set the Standard.
For those ready to step into a leadership role that puts people, quality, and progress first, this is the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Legal Requirement: Applicants must be a Registered Building Inspector (RBI) approved by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). This is a statutory requirement and applications not meeting this standard cannot be considered.