Building Control Manager

Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 37 hours per weekWorker Type: Hybrid WorkerSalary: Starting Salary is £56,730 (Level one) rising to £60,125 per annum (pro rata for part-time)Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NGWe've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out moreWorking for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here .About the RoleThe role is responsible for overseeing the assessment of complex building regulation applications, managing responses to dangerous structures, and ensuring compliance with statutory duties. As a senior leader, the postholder will drive service improvement, workforce development, and innovation, while promoting equality, sustainability, and public safety.The Building Control Manager will work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders to grow the service, maintain market competitiveness, and uphold professional standards. The role also involves providing expert technical advice and evidence in support of enforcement actions and legal proceedings, in partnership with the Council's legal team. Through effective leadership and strategic oversight, the postholder will ensure the service remains resilient, responsive, and aligned with the needs of Nottingham's communities and built environment.About YouThe ideal candidate will have:Team Management - Lead, motivate, and manage the Building Control team, ensuring effective workforce planning and performance.Service Development - Monitor and improve service delivery, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and KPIs.Marketing and Business Growth - Promote the Building Control service to maintain and grow market share.Leadership - Develop and implement the strategic direction of the Building Control service in line with council priorities.You can find the job description for this post hereAt Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.For informal enquiries please contact Matt Ralfe, Head of Development Management, by telephone on 07904 892214 or by email at matthew.ralfe@nottinghamcity.gov.ukClosing Date: 4th January 2026Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Interviews will be held: w/c12th January 2026If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/supportBy applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr