Bolton Council- Building Control Manager

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Company: LABC (Local Authority Building Control)
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Location: Bolton
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# Bolton Council- Building Control ManagerTo 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. 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.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.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.A strong commitment to providing excellent customer service and building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including elected members, external agencies, and service-users will be key.You will be comfortable presenting complex technical issues in clear terms to non-technical stakeholders, as well as influencing and negotiating with seniorResponsibilitiesLead a High-Performing Team. Shape Building Control Excellence in the Bolton area.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 Bolton. 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.Essential qualifications/skillsEducated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, and/or be able to demonstrate learning at an equivalent level.Full corporate membership of CABE, RICS, CIOB or similar Professional Institution membership at corporate level involving a significant Building Control element.Class 3 Registered Building Inspector and Class 4 Technical Manager- competency validation must be maintainedDesirable qualifications/skillsPossess M.I.StructE or equivalentGrade G scp 23 £34,434 to Grade H scp 31 £41,771, salary dependant on qualifications and experience. Plus essential car user allowance up to £963pa – pay award pendingFull time### Bolton CouncilThe successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge and sound professional judgement, providing appropriate advice based on up-to-date technical…### Bolton CouncilThe successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge and sound professional judgement, providing appropriate advice based on up-to-date technical…### Bolton CouncilThe successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge and sound professional judgement, providing appropriate advice based on up-to-date technical…### Cheltenham Borough CouncilThis role will be in line with, and minimum of, Class 2D building inspectors, as defined by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: May 20th, 2026