Building Control Manager (Local Authority, Registered Building Inspector Class 3/4)

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Kirklees
Place
Skills & Regeneration
37
1
Across Kirklees
Permanent
Grade 16

£57,457 - £58,462

An additional retention payment £4000pa (to be reviewed in 6 months).

Additional Salary Information: You will also be entitled to a retention payment of £4,000 per year based on 37hrs per week or pro rata for hours worked. This retention payment will be spilt into two payments, in December and June. You become eligible for the payment after 6 months employment and successful completion of your probationary period. The payment of this retention payment is due to be reviewed in 6 months.  

About the Role

Join Kirklees Council and help create safe, high-quality places for people to live and work. As a Building Control Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team delivering Building Regulations and public safety services, supporting communities and local businesses.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the Building Control service across regulations and public safety
  • Deliver projects and services on time and within budget
  • Provide expert technical advice to senior leaders and elected members
  • Ensure compliance with Building Safety standards and legislation
  • Manage service budgets, income targets, and performance
  • Support and develop team members through clear leadership and supervision
  • Represent the council at local, regional, and national level (including LABC)

About You

  • Professional qualification (e.g. MRICS, CABE, IFE or equivalent)
  • Be a Registered Building Inspector (Class 3 or 4)
  • Significant experience in Building Control management
  • Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, fire safety, and health & safety
  • Experience managing complex or large-scale developments
  • Experience working within a political or public sector environment
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Confident using IT systems and managing service data

Call to Action

If you’re ready to lead an important public service and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria in the employee specification.

For an informal discussion please contact Mathias Franklin,  mathias.franklin@kirklees.gov.uk

About the Organisation

Kirklees is in West Yorkshire and is home to around 425,000 people. It includes Huddersfield, Dewsbury and a range of towns and villages, offering a mix of busy centres and beautiful countryside.

With the Pennines and Peak District nearby, and Leeds and Manchester within easy reach, it’s a great place to balance work and home life. The area has good schools, strong education options, and an active cultural scene.

Kirklees offers a welcoming, diverse community and a high quality of life — making it an ideal place to build your career.

Benefits: Local government pension, generous annual leave, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support

 

Keywords

Applicants with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
Senior Building Control Surveyor, Building Control Officer, Building Safety Manager, Construction Compliance Manager, Regulatory Services Manager, Fire Safety Manager, Property Compliance Manager

 

Mathias Franklin is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
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07 July 2026, 11:55 PM

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