3 Month Contract With A local Authority

To lead the Councils Building Control function with full operational responsibility for service delivery across surveying technical and business support functions.

The role will drive strategy compliance and transformation to ensure the service:

• Meets current and future legislative requirements (including Building Safety Regulator expectations)
  
• Delivers value for money
  
• Enhances customer experience
  
• Expands market share and income
  
• Supports organisational and digital transformation
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Building Control services across North Northamptonshire
  
• Ensure statutory compliance in building control and safety
  
• Provide expert professional advice to the Council and stakeholders
  
• Develop and implement service strategies aligned to corporate priorities
  
• Lead digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
  
• Support organisational change programmes
  
• Develop marketing strategies to increase market share and income
  
• Deliver a competitive customer-focused regulatory service
  
• Lead implementation of the Building Safety Levy
  
• Maintain quality assurance frameworks aligned with Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements
  
• Oversee health & safety compliance and risk management
  
• Lead civil contingencies business continuity and emergency planning
  
• Manage budgets ensuring achievement of financial targets
  
• Lead forecasting financial planning and efficiency improvements
  
• Implement and monitor performance frameworks and KPIs
  
• Develop procurement strategies and manage contracts
  
• Build effective partnerships with contractors and stakeholders
  
• Ensure robust contract and performance management
  
• Lead motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams
  
• Foster a culture of trust accountability and high performance
  
• Line manage direct reports and oversee service structure
  
• Improve customer reporting and feedback systems
  
• Embed continuous improvement through lessons learned
  
• Represent the Council externally
  
• Support delivery of the Councils Carbon Reduction Plan
  
• Identify solutions to reduce emissions and support net zero targets
  
• Promote equality diversity and inclusion
  
• Comply with all Council policies (safeguarding H&S financial regulations etc.)
  
• Undertake additional duties consistent with the role
  

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Building Control Surveying Engineering or related field
  
• Registered Building Inspector (appropriate level)
  
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. RICS CIOB CABE ICE IStructE CMI ILM)
  
• Postgraduate qualification
  
• Senior-level experience managing Building Control or Building Surveying services
  
• Strong understanding of Local Government operations
  
• Expertise in:
  
  • Contract and project management
    
  • Service planning and delivery
    
  • Performance improvement and transformation
    
• Evidence of continuous professional development
  
• Experience driving cultural and organisational change
  
• Strong leadership influencing and negotiation skills
  
• Ability to operate effectively in a political environment
  
• Excellent communication (written verbal presentation)
  
• Strong financial and performance management capability
  
• Commercial awareness and marketing skills
  
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
  
• Innovative problem-solving approach
  
• Effective time management and adaptability
  
• Ability to travel across the county
  
• Understanding of equality safeguarding and safe working practices
  

• Bi-Weekly Payments
  
• 37 Hours Per Day