Building Control Team Leader (Principal inspector) BF4944
hace 1 día
Colchester
About the Role As Building Control Team Leader, you’ll support the Building Control Manager in delivering a high-quality, compliant, and efficient Building Control service. You’ll lead day-to-day operations, manage complex cases, provide expert technical guidance, and help drive service improvements that support building safety, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. What You’ll Be Doing * Overseeing daily workloads, supporting enquiries, resolving issues, and contributing to performance reporting. * Ensuring all activity aligns with the Building Safety Act, OSR requirements, and the organisation’s Quality Management System. * Managing a caseload of complex or major applications, providing expert advice, negotiating compliance, and attending key meetings. * Supporting staff through guidance, coaching, and performance management. * Conducting statutory site inspections and assessing plans to ensure compliance with Building Regulations. * Leading investigations into contraventions, preparing reports, taking enforcement actions, and representing the organisation as needed. * Acting as a lead officer for dangerous structures and emergency call-outs. * Maintaining accurate records, supporting income generation, and developing LABC partnership opportunities. * Building strong stakeholder relationships to deliver a customer-focused service. What We’re Looking For Essential: * Registered with the Building Safety Regulator. * Experience in Building Control (Local Authority or Approved Inspector). * HNC/HND-level qualification or equivalent experience. Desired: * Degree in Building Control/Surveying or related field. * Professional membership (RICS, CABE, CIOB). * Coaching or leadership experience. * Dangerous structures training and LABC Level 6 Fire Safety validation. * Evidence of CPD. Skills You’ll Need * Strong ability to interpret legislation, technical standards, and complex plans. * Competence in structural, fire, energy, acoustic, and sustainability assessments. * Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations, construction methods, and building pathology. * Knowledge of dangerous structures, risk assessments, contaminated land, and site investigations. * Effective communication, negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management. * Strong project management, organisation, and decision-making skills. * Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and modern Building Control systems (Civica, Uniform, Tascomi, Arcus, Northgate Assure). * Understanding of data protection principles. * Ability to work flexibly, attend meetings outside core hours, hold a full licence, and work safely on construction sites. \n#J-18808-Ljbffr