Head of Service Building Control Manager Registered Building Inspector MB2 (£69,063.60 - £79,058.40 includes 20% market supplement) This role is eligible for an Essential Car User allowance of up to £963 per annum.
37 Hours, Full Time Permanent Hybrid: Stopford House, Onsite, and Homeworking Application Deadline: 24th January 2025 11:59pm Shortlisting Date: 27th January 2025 Interview Date: 31st January 2025 Interview Type: Face to Face Your Role As the new Head of Building Control, you'll lead a team of building inspectors tackling diverse projects from historic buildings to modern developments.
You'll manage service budgets and strategies, enhancing efficiency and innovation by possessing excellent communication skills.
The ideal candidate will bring managerial experience to be able to grow a competent high performing team who adhere to council policies, supported by continual professional development and mentoring.
About You We are looking for a Building Inspector with ideally Class 3/4 RBI registration but will consider exceptional candidates with Class 2f/4.
You will bring extensive experience in Building Control, with a proven track record of leadership of a Building Control team either in public or private sector.
You will possess strong technical knowledge of building regulations, fire safety, and emerging construction technologies.
We're seeking someone with excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of working effectively with elected members, developers, and residents, who thrive working in a fast-paced environment and has a deep commitment to public service and safety.
You should have a strategic problem-solving mindset, driving service improvements and financial sustainability.
A full UK driving license is necessary for traveling to different locations within the borough of Stockport.
Possess the IT skills necessary to deal with the electronic processing of plans, capture of site reports and documents to bespoke systems and email communication with our stakeholders.
About Us Join our dynamic team at Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council where we are committed to ensuring the safety and quality of our built environment.
We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive work culture, and we are looking for a dedicated professional to help us maintain the highest standards in building inspection.
All staff enjoy a generous leave entitlement plus all statutory bank holidays, flexible working hours scheme and a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
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If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Martin Ward on ****** for an informal discussion about the role.
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