Are you an experienced Building Control professional with a class 2a or above qualification, strong leadership skills and a track record of success?
Do you want to make a real impact on both service delivery and team performance whilst working to ensure buildings are safe, inclusive environments for people to live and work in.
As Building Control Team Leader, you will report to the Head of Environmental Health. Your primary role will be to ensure our service users are maintaining compliance with building control regulations and supporting your colleagues to deliver excellent services that provide value for money and achieve the Council’s priorities of Safe, Well, Connected and Prosperous.
We are looking for a suitably qualified individual with the experience and ambition to lead and inspire our dedicated Team.
As Building Control Team Leader, you’ll be entrusted with a leadership role, with a strategic and operational overview, ensuring that all building work complies with Building Regulations and associated legislation while also developing a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
The role
As the Building Control Team Leader, you’ll be manging the day-to-day operations of the service, leading a team of dedicated professionals. Your role will be crucial in shaping the future of building safety in North Lincolnshire. You will:
Lead and Develop the Building control service through the management and support of all members of the team through training, mentoring and professional development as well as driving the Council’s priorities and vision, through the development of a culture of excellence, accountability, and value for money.
Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of building control, ensuring that all building projects comply with safety regulations, making decisions around site inspections, plan checks, and enforcement actions to ensure regulatory standards are met.
Strategic Leadership, Compliance and Policy Development, through the development of quality and risk assurance, service plans and performance management ensuring compliance, delivery of quality services and operational effectiveness and efficiency. We also want you to shape the service for the future, including new commercial opportunities.
Class 2A – F registration and an ability to work towards Class 3 (G – H) and Class 4.
What We Offer
We understand the importance of work-life balance and career progression, and we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive both personally and professionally:
Flexible Working Options: Hybrid working allows you to balance time between home and office.
Career Development Opportunities: Continuous professional development, access to management training, and opportunities for career progression. We pay BSR registration and maintenance fees.
Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave (rising with service), pension scheme, additional annual leave purchase scheme and NLC benefit platform.
This position attracts a supplement of six per cent in addition to your salary, in lieu of a lease car.
Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
For an informal discussion, please contact Liz Webster at liz.webster@northlincs.gov.uk or 01724 297629
