Principal Building Control Specialist

Join to apply for the Principal Building Control Specialist role at WMJobs

Telford & Wrekin Council, Are you an experienced Building Control Specialist with a class 3 or above qualification who can motivate and oversee the work of a dynamic professional Building Control Team working on exciting and ambitious development projects? If so, then this is the job for you!

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to join our high-performing, award-winning team and play a significant role in the heart of our team, shaping the delivery of Building Control services across Telford. Leading on major developments you will provide innovative, creative solutions and ensure compliance with legislation to breathe life into projects making sure they stay safe and accessible for many years to come.

Why This Role?

We are looking for someone who is waiting for a challenge and to lead on some of the most exciting and ambitious projects in the country. With your skill and experience, you will lead and coordinate the professional delivery of Building Control services ensuring compliance with regulations and completion of these varied and challenging projects across the Borough.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading multi-disciplinary design teams to achieve Client/Council/regulatory objectives achieving compliance and are ensuring completed within budget
• Oversee daily activity and workloads of the team to meet objectives and targets
• Lead on the enforcement of legislation, with the responsibility to oversee the consistency and compliance of the technical service; and address issues with wider bodies including Registered Building Control Approvers
• Responsible for coordination of quotes for potential work.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures which will continue to improve and deliver best practice.

You’ll bring to the team

• Technical expertise and experience of managing complex Building Regulation applications under the Building Act 1984.
• Proven project management experience, combining regulatory compliance and time management to deliver within timescales and budgetary constraints.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience of developing and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and clients.
• Previous experience of leadership and mentorship of junior colleagues.
• Proven ability to problem solve, provide innovative, forward thinking solutions.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary with a golden handshake and relocation package to be considered for exceptional candidates.
• Generous annual leave entitlement (24–32 days) + 8 bank holidays + 1 concessionary day
• Flexible Hours & hybrid working to support your lifestyle. Flexi scheme allows up to 2 days flexi every 4 weeks.
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option to purchase additional voluntary contributions
• Learning & development pathways. Positively encouraged career development options.
• Employee benefits scheme with discounts on shopping, travel, and more
• Health & wellbeing support, including counselling and EAP
• Free on-site parking
• Essential Car User allowance
• A modern office in the heart of Telford Town Centre—surrounded by green space, leisure, and culture
• A friendly and welcoming team whether working from home or from the office

Interviews will be held Week(s) commencing 8th September 2025 and 15th September 2025

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.

Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression including:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
• Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling
• Flexible and mobile working policy – we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home – our approach is to promote greater level of flexible working around personal and family commitments