Company: REED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £45.00 - £50.00 per hour, Inc benefits
Principal General Building Control Inspector - Hourly Rate: £45–£50
- Location: M60, Manchester
Join our Planning, Licensing & Building Control team within the Growth & Development directorate at the Council. As a Principal General Building Control Inspector, you will lead and deliver complex and specialist building control services across a significant area of responsibility. This role is crucial in providing expert technical consultancy, overseeing major projects, and contributing to strategic and operational objectives.
Day-to-day of the role: - Act as a subject matter expert in building control, delivering innovative and compliant technical solutions.
- Lead the design and implementation of frameworks that support effective service delivery.
- Manage and deliver complex work packages to meet legal, strategic, and customer requirements.
- Support the development and review of organisational strategies and ensure performance targets are met.
- Provide operational and strategic input into regulatory inspections and governance processes.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships through effective negotiation and communication.
- Commission work packages internally and externally to ensure comprehensive decision-making.
- Promote and embody the Council’s “Our People” approach.
- Manage assigned resources, including staff, budgets, and other assets, to ensure continuous improvement.
- Participate in rota-based working, including out-of-hours duties as required.
- Demonstrate commitment to personal development and service excellence.
- Champion diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment and service delivery.
Required Skills & Qualifications: - Extensive experience in building control or a related technical field.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects and deliver innovative solutions.
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage resources effectively and drive performance.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Strong advocacy for equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable Qualifications: - Experience in commissioning and managing cross-functional work packages.
- Familiarity with Public Service Reform principles.
- Previous experience in a local authority or public sector environment.
