Job Description

Salary:

Circa up to 59k+ 10% Recruitment Payment

Grade:

N

Hours:

Full Time or part time hours available

Contract:

Various available - Permanent/Fixed Term/Temporary

Location:

Skipton, North Yorkshire



Occasional attendance at our Head Office in Easingwold is expected.

Lead a High-Performing Team. Shape Building Control Excellence in North Yorkshire.

Are you a seasoned Building Control professional with a class 2a or above qualification, strong leadership skills and a track record of success? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can make a real impact on both service delivery and team performance?

If you have the experience and ambition to lead and inspire a specialist team, this is the role you've been waiting for.

As Building Control Manager, you'll be entrusted with a leadership role, overseeing a newly formed team of skilled professionals responsible for maintaining the highest standards of building safety, compliance, and sustainability across North Yorkshire. You'll be a strategic leader, ensuring that all building work complies with Building Regulations and associated legislation while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The role

As the Building Control Manager, you'll be leading a diverse team of building control surveyors, from graduates to senior professionals, and managing the daily operations of the service. Your role will be crucial in shaping the future of building safety in North Yorkshire. You will:


Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team: Manage, motivate, and support a team of building control surveyors, ensuring optimal performance through training, mentoring, and professional development. As a leader, you will drive a culture of excellence, accountability, and service delivery. Manage Complex Projects & Service Delivery: Oversee the day-to-day operational aspects of building control, ensuring that all building projects comply with safety regulations. You'll make critical decisions around site inspections, plan checks, and enforcement actions to uphold regulatory standards. Strategic Leadership and Policy Development: Take a hands-on role in developing and implementing policies, strategies, and service plans that not only ensure compliance but enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency. You'll also play a key role in shaping the growth of the Building Control service and exploring new commercial opportunities. Ensure Service Quality & Compliance: You'll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of compliance, with a focus on risk management, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction. As a key part of the senior leadership team, you'll ensure that all projects meet North Yorkshire's regulatory requirements.

What you will bring

To succeed in this role, you'll bring a wealth of Building Control experience and strong management expertise. You'll be someone who thrives in a leadership position, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on guidance for your team. Specifically, we're looking for:


Extensive Experience in Building Control Management: You'll have significant experience in managing building control functions within a local authority setting, with a deep understanding of building regulations and legislative requirements. Proven Leadership and People Management Skills: You'll have experience managing a team, developing their skills and performance, and ensuring high standards of service delivery. You should be comfortable with decision-making, performance appraisals, and staff development. Strategic Vision: You'll bring a strategic approach to leadership, with a focus on continuous improvement, compliance, and service excellence. You'll be able to manage competing priorities while driving change and innovation. Customer and Stakeholder Focus: A strong commitment to providing excellent customer service and building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including elected members, external agencies, and service-users. Excellent Communication and Negotiation Skills: You will be comfortable presenting complex technical issues in clear terms to non-technical stakeholders, as well as influencing and negotiating with senior managers

What We Offer

We understand the importance of work-life balance and career progression, and we offer a range of benefits to help you thrive both personally and professionally:


Flexible Working Options: Hybrid working allows you to balance time between home and office. Career Development Opportunities: Continuous professional development, access to management training, and opportunities for career progression within North Yorkshire Council. Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including 28 days annual leave (rising with service), pension scheme, wellness programs, and more. A Positive and Supportive Work Environment: Join a committed team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence.

The basic salary for the post is from 51,356 - 55,539 plus a market supplement of 3,600 per annum, providing an annual salary package of up to 59,139.


For the right candidate, a recruitment welcome payment of up to 10% of starting salary may be payable as a one-off welcome payment.

Interested?

If you're a driven, experienced Building Control professional with the leadership skills to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you.



To apply, simply complete our short application form and upload your CV.



For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:


Robert Harper, Head of Building Control - 01347 820601 / Robert.Harper@nybcp.org Darren Sykes, Building Control Manager - 07525 988175 / Darren.sykes@northyorks.gov.uk

Take the next step in your career and lead a team at the forefront of building safety and compliance across North Yorkshire.

Additional information can also be found on our campaign site https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/featured-jobs/building-control-surveyor-opportunities

Key Documents

Total Rewards



Our Values and Behaviours

Key Dates

Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025



Shortlisting Date: Week Commencing 18th August 2025


Interview Date:Week commencing 25th August 2025

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.

Building Control Manager

Posted:

30/07/2025

Closing date:

17/08/2025

Closing time:

23:59