In this role you will lead Sandwell’s Building Control service, driving compliant, customer-focused delivery and commercial performance. You’ll shape service strategy, manage complex projects and partnerships, and ensure regulatory compliance across Building Regulations and Building Safety Regulator requirements. You will lead a team, oversee budgets and income generation, and champion innovation to improve efficiency. This is a values-led opportunity to influence growth, safety and development across the borough with a visible impact.
Pay / Benefits
excellent benefits
competitive remuneration package
development opportunities
hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
Responsibilities
Provide professional and technical leadership to Building Control Surveyors and wider service teams
Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, legislation and Building Safety Regulator requirements
Act as operational lead for Building Control and drive continuous service improvement
Manage complex and high-profile building control projects, including major commercial developments
Oversee performance, quality assurance, customer service standards and outcomes
Develop and implement policies, procedures and innovative ways of working
Lead on dangerous structures, enforcement matters, sports ground safety and emergency response
Manage service budgets, trading accounts and financial performance; drive income generation
Promote a commercial approach to service delivery and grow market share
Develop partnerships with customers, developers, contractors, elected members and external agencies
Prepare reports and briefings for senior management, committees and regulatory bodies
Support the implementation of new technology and digital solutions to improve efficiency and customer experience
Lead, motivate and develop staff with training and regulatory registration requirements
Key requirements
Degree or equivalent in Building Control or related discipline; professional qualification
Member of a professional body and eligible for Building Safety Regulator registration (Class 2F/4)
Significant Building Control experience with complex applications
Experience of managing change
Strong understanding of Building Control legislation and public safety requirements
Experience of enforcement, dangerous structures and sports ground compliance
Commercial awareness with income generation, budgeting and business planning
Effective communication with influence, negotiation and relationship-building
Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
Sound judgement on complex technical, operational and regulatory issues
Commitment to partnership, continuous improvement and innovation
Flexible for out-of-hours emergency responses, evening meetings and site inspections
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