Registered Building Control Technical Manager

Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 135,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit.

At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services.

Benefits:

As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Flexibility:

• A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for up to 60% of your hours (dependent upon the role)
• Flexi-time scheme for a better work-life balance.

Lifestyle:

• Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses.
• Eye test voucher scheme
• Everyone Active Gym Membership discount

Professional Development:

• Training and Development opportunities.
• Payment of one professional subscription fee

Financial Planning:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future.
• Access to free Will writing services.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
• Free town centre parking

What to Expect in the Role:

You will lead and manage a team of 9 Officers to oversee the Building Control services being delivered in our communities and neighbourhoods across the District. The role will lead on all aspects of building control, including the building regulations, demolitions and dangerous structures. The role comes at an exciting, albeit challenging, time with the introduction of the Building Safety Regulator and building safety levy.

Using your strong People Management experience, you will coach your team, build a positive team culture, enable your team to develop excellent relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders and effectively manage services to ensure the delivery of high-quality services, which positively impact the lives of those we serve.

This role will lead on Building Control processes, across a diverse range of services in areas and communities across Stratford-on-Avon District, ensuring that the residents, businesses and visitors of the District are getting the best possible outcomes, for the best possible price.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):

• Provide operational leadership and overall management of the Council’s statutory and regulatory Building Control functions, covering both fee‑earning and non‑fee‑earning activities, including Dangerous Structures and Demolitions.
• Ensure the Building Control Service remains competitive in the local market.
• Be the Council’s professional lead officer for Building Safety Regulations.
• Responsible for the provision and publication of accurate KPIs and performance data.
• Responsible for ensuring the Council meets the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator and the LABC
• Act as a member of the Development Services Senior Leadership Team and Support the Head of Development to ensure that the Council delivers excellent, customer-focused, value for money services, which best meet the needs of the public and enhance public satisfaction.

What You’ll Need (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):

• Registered to at least Class 2A-F Building Inspector & Registered as a Class 4 Technical Manager Strong knowledge of Building Control legislation, policy, professional practice and the regulatory framework under the Building Safety Act. Proven experience of the LABC BSI 9001 Quality Management System accreditation and productions of documentation to satisfy LABC, BSI and BSR audit requirements. Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, influence and direct others Professional integrity, ethical behaviour and regulatory mindset required by the Building Safety Regulator and the Building Inspector Competence Framework (BICoF).

Right To Work

Applicants must have existing Right to Work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini etc.

Artificial Intelligence could be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by AI, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal applicants may be subject to disciplinary action.

Interview Format

All interviews for this position will be held face to face, as we believe this offers the best experience for candidates and panel members.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Graham Nelson, Interim Head of Development on: 01789 260804 or graham.nelson@stratford-dc.gov.uk