Building Control Manager (Interim - 6 Months)

📍 Stratford-upon-Avon | Hybrid Working
💼 Local Authority | Development Services
⏱️ 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced Building Control Manager ready to take on a key leadership role within a forward-thinking local authority?

We're supporting a council in the search for a highly capable Building Control Manager to lead and manage their statutory Building Control function. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Building Control Manager to drive service excellence, lead high-performing teams, and play a pivotal role in delivering safe, compliant, and customer-focused development across the district.

🔍 The Role

As Building Control Manager, you will take full operational responsibility for the Building Control service, overseeing both fee-earning and non-fee-earning functions. You'll sit on the Senior Leadership Team within Development Services, contributing to strategic direction, service improvement, and organisational performance.

You will:

Lead and manage the Building Control Team, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice
Oversee key functions including dangerous structures, demolitions, and street naming & numbering
Drive performance, service standards, and continuous improvement across the service
Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, elected members, and internal teams
Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act and associated regulations
Manage budgets, income streams, and resource allocation effectively
Champion a customer-focused, high-performance culture

👥 About You

We're looking for a proactive and strategic leader with a strong background in Building Control.

You'll bring:

Registration as a Class 4 Technical Manager and Class 2 Building Inspector (minimum 2B-F)
Chartered membership of a relevant professional body
Strong knowledge of Building Control legislation, policy, and practice
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop teams
Experience delivering service improvements and managing change
A track record of managing budgets and driving performance

🌟 Why Apply?

فرصة to step into a senior leadership role with real impact
فرصة to shape and improve a key regulatory service
Collaborative working within a multidisciplinary leadership team
فرصة to influence policy, strategy, and growth across the service

📌 Additional Info

6-month interim contract
Site visits required across the district
Full UK driving licence required
Flexibility for occasional evening/weekend workIf you're a results-driven Building Control Manager looking for your next interim challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

📩 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion with Ben Dreher at Sellick Partnership, Derby.

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