Calling all experienced Building Control Specialists with a class 3 or above qualification who can motivate and oversee the work of a dynamic professional Building Control Team working on exciting and ambitious development projects! If so, then this is the job for you!
Here is a wonderful opportunity for you to join our high-performing, award-winning team and play a significant role in the heart of our team, shaping the delivery of Building Control services across Telford. Leading on major developments you will provide innovative, creative solutions and ensure compliance with legislation to breathe life into projects making sure they stay safe and accessible for many years to come.
Why apply for this Role?
We are looking for someone who excels at a challenge and is ready to lead on some of the most exciting and ambitious projects in the country. With your skill and experience, you will lead and coordinate the professional delivery of Building Control services ensuring compliance with regulations and completion of these varied and challenging projects across the Borough.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary with a golden handshake and relocation package to be considered for exceptional candidates.
- Generous annual leave entitlement (24–32 days) + 8 bank holidays + 1 concessionary day
- Flexible Hours & hybrid working to support your lifestyle. Flexi scheme allows up to 2 days flexi every 4 weeks.
- Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option to purchase additional voluntary contributions
- Learning & development pathways . Positively encouraged career development options.
- Employee benefits scheme with discounts on shopping, travel, and more
- Health & wellbeing support, including counselling and EAP
- Free on-site parking
- Essential Car User allowance
- A modern office in the heart of Telford Town Centre—surrounded by green space, leisure, and culture
- A friendly and welcoming team whether working from home or from the office
At Telford & Wrekin Council, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Please note: We are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.
Your responsibilities will include –
- Leading multi-disciplinary design teams to achieve Client/Council/regulatory objectives achieving compliance and are ensuring completed within budget
- Developing design proposals, which provide the optimum solution for the client in terms of compliance, siting, orientation, energy rating, internal arrangement, appearance, and cost
- Oversee the administration of applications including the development and negotiation of fees.
- Line manage a number of surveyors
- Oversee daily activity and workloads of the team to meet objectives and targets
- Lead on the enforcement of legislation, with the responsibility to oversee the consistency and compliance of the technical service; and address issues with wider bodies including Registered Building Control Approvers
- Responsible for coordination of quotes for potential work.
- Promotion of service, and development of partnerships with construction sector
• Registered Class 3 Building Control inspector ; and continued assessment ad registration as required by legislation to practice at this level
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Significant Experience of the conceptual and detail design of complex new build and refurbishment projects
• Significant Experience of working as part of and also leading multi-disciplinary project teams
• Significant Experience of the day to day liaison and communication with contractors, clients, statutory authorities
• Significant Experience of having successfully completed a number of high quality complex projects, having excellent time management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Significant Experience in leading the development of policy
