Closing date: Sunday 31st May 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
Work Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Hours per week: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
To apply, please click the 'apply' button above or send your CV and covering letter to hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk.
Winchester City Council is looking to recruit a dedicated, enthusiastic and self-driven Building Control Team Leader to join our friendly and high-performing Building Control Service. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering a quality service across approximately 250 square miles of central Hampshire, covering a diverse area of historic towns, scenic villages and attractive rural environments.
The successful applicant must have a minimum of 5 years proven experience in plan checking and onsite inspections across a variety of application types. They must have good verbal and written communication skills, strong IT and records management skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritise a varied workload for themselves and the wider team. A detailed knowledge of the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations, and the Building Safety Act 2022 is essential as is the ability to manage and support a team of surveyors on technical building control matters. The role is also expected to assist the Service Lead in the delivery of BSR returns, service audits and the Council’s duty to collect the Building Safety Levy.
Candidates must hold a minimum BSR Class 2D competence and be a member of a recognised professional body such as RICS, CABE, or an equivalent organisation. As this role is largely site-based, applicants must be able to meet the physical requirements, and travel demands associated with the position.
Experience within a local authority Building Control environment is desirable, along with a proactive approach and a strong commitment to maintaining high professional and service standards.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 26 days annual leave, rising to 33 days with length of service
- Up to 13 additional flexi-leave days per year (subject to operational requirements)
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
- Discounts with major high street retailers and local leisure centres
- Salary sacrifice schemes for car and cycle to work
- Free parking at any Winchester Park and Ride during work hours
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loans
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Ongoing support for professional development
For an informal discussion please contact David Ingram, Service Lead at 01962 848479 or email dingram@winchester.gov.uk.
- To control the workflow of deposited plans ensuring that they are competently and promptly dealt with. To check the deposited applications and related correspondence, ensuring that proper consideration is given to the structural design submissions, determining decisions on applications and inspection of sites for purposes of determining applications.
- Carrying out the "registration process" in respect of new applications; including checking fee submissions, documentation and enquiries.
- Daily management of Building Control Team to achieve competent and prompt Building Regulation inspection service, the provision of all necessary data and current information relating to their work, and to carry out the inspection of works as necessary.
- To undertake site inspections to meet service demand, and to act as cover for absent colleagues.
- To act as technical expert and advisor on all matters of building control, for the Building Control team and Service Lead – Public Protection.
- To support the Service Lead – Public Protection to deliver statutory returns and respond to external audits as an when required.
- Ensure the maintenance of proper records of the operation of the Building Control Team with regard to administration, plan checking and site inspection notes. Ensuring that all service levels are implemented and enforcement actioned correctly
- Ensure that full consultation takes place with other departments and bodies as is necessary by legislation or to enable the proper determination of applications.
- Ensure that the liaison system with the Development Control & Enforcement Sections is effective regarding site operations and, whenever necessary, there is full consultation with any other departments and bodies, on matters arising from site work.
- Providing advice to applicants, public and agents upon Building Control matters, generally and specifically, those arising from works that are either pending, deposited or in progress.
- To monitor the progress of all Building Regulation applications with specific reference to checking amended plans, specifications, revised structural designs, technical standards and providing reports on performance, consultants cost and performance, etc as required by the Building Control Manager.
- In conjunction with the Service Lead Public Protection to undertake an annual service audit in accordance with the current LABC Quality Management System.
- To work with the Service Lead Public Protection in the marketing of Building Control to maintain market share and develop new business opportunities and to act as business liaison officer for the Partner Authority scheme and other consultants.
- Respond to emergency call outs to and the inspection of dangerous structures and the implementation of enforcement and remedial procedures, which may require working outside normal working hours.
- Ensure that demolition procedures are delivered to ensure public health and safety.
- Carry out duties and appointments in support of the council’s general Health, Safety and Welfare Policy and ensure that staff adhere to such safety requirements as may be in force on building sites.
- Assist in the inspection of premises and consultations for purposes of advising the Council in the issues of Premises Licensing.
- When directed investigate premises covered by the Building Act for purposes of insurance, and the provision of satisfactory means of escape in the case of fire.
- Execute such other tasks within the responsibilities of the post and as may be required by the Council or the Service Lead – Public Protection.
- Undertake training and participate in exercises relating to emergency planning and civil defence functions of the council as directed by management.
- Manage all aspects of staffing, including performance, appraisals and training, including CPD attainment
- Foster good working relationships with Council partners, local authorities, including the South Downs National Park Authority and Hampshire County Council, and other organisations and institutions. Consider opportunities for collaborative working and shared services.
- As directed to deputise for the Service Lead – Public Protection for matters of Building Control delivery, in their absence.
minimum of 5 years’ building control experience.
