We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
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Organisation
Kirklees
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Directorate
Place
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Service Area
Skills & Regeneration
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Hours
37
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Number of Jobs
1
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Location(s)
Across Kirklees
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Position type
Permanent
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Grade
Grade 16
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Salary
£57,457 - £58,462
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Enhancements / additional payments details
An additional retention payment £4000pa (to be reviewed in 6 months).
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Advert Wording
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,
[email protected]
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
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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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We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:
[email protected] or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.
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Closing date
07 July 2026, 11:55 PM
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