Interim Building Control Manager
Posted 7 days ago by Confido Consult Ltd
£85 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
West Midlands
Summary: The Interim Building Control Manager role involves leading a stable team within a local authority in the West of England for an initial 6-month contract. The position requires experienced professionals to provide strategic input and oversight while supporting ongoing service improvement. The role is not crisis-driven, focusing instead on maintaining and enhancing existing processes. Candidates should have a strong background in building control and relevant legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and technical assurance within the Building Control team.
- Support ongoing service improvement initiatives.
- Represent the Building Control function at a senior level.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to strategic planning and service development.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a Building Control leadership or management role.
- Strong working knowledge of building regulations and relevant legislation.
- Ability to lead a small team effectively.
- Excellent collaboration skills with stakeholders.
- Strategic planning and service development capabilities.
Salary (Rate): £85/hour
City: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Job Title: Interim Building Control Manager
Location: West of England (2 days/week in office)
Rate: Up to circa £85 per hour (Negotiable DOE)
IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Contract
Length: 6 months (rolling)
Start Date: ASAP – Interviews w/c 1st July
Overview: Confido Consult is working in exclusive partnership with a well-regarded local authority in the West of England to appoint an Interim Building Control Manager on an initial 6-month contract (likely to extend).
This is a leadership-level opportunity suited to experienced Building Control (Registered Building Inspector) professionals who can provide stability, strategic input, and day-to-day oversight within a small, capable team.
About the Role: You will be stepping into a well-functioning and stable service within a high-performing council. This is not a crisis-management brief – the team is in a good position, with existing processes and relationships in place. Your role will be to support ongoing service improvement, provide leadership and technical assurance, and represent the function at senior level.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a Building Control leadership or management role (preferably within a local authority setting)
- Strong working knowledge of building regulations and relevant legislation
- Comfortable leading a small team and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to contribute to strategic planning and service development
For more information about this Interim Building Control Manager role, please contact Ben Johnston (Recruitment Consultant– Building Control) on (phone number removed). Alternatively, you can click ‘Apply’ and if shortlisted, one of our specialist Consultants will be in touch.