Maidstone Borough Council
Building Control Manager
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Maidstone Borough Council - Building Control Manager
Maidstone Borough Council is an ambitious authority at the heart of Kent, committed to creating a thriving borough where communities, businesses and people can prosper. As we continue to deliver sustainable growth, support high-quality development and shape the future of local government, we are seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Building Control Manager.
Role Overview
This is a rare opportunity to lead a well-established Building Control service across the borough of Maidstone. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Place, you will provide operational and strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team, oversee compliance with Building Safety Regulator requirements, drive service improvement and digital transformation, and maximise opportunities for commercial growth and increasing market share.
While we would welcome applications from experienced and professionally qualified Building Control Managers, we are also interested in hearing from outstanding leaders from related public sector, regulatory, surveying, property, or construction disciplines who can demonstrate the vision, management capability and commercial awareness needed to lead a modern regulatory service.
Key Responsibilities
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- Provide operational and strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team
- Oversee compliance with Building Safety Regulator requirements
- Drive service improvement and digital transformation
- Maximise opportunities for commercial growth and increasing market share
About You
You will be a confident and experienced manager with a degree-level qualification in a relevant subject, and a recognised management qualification. You will bring strong management experience, with a proven ability to lead change and transformation programmes, and excellent budget management and negotiation skills.
Ideally, you will hold professional membership with RICS, CABE and/or a recognised management body, eg. CMI. You will also have substantial knowledge of Building Regulations, construction law and wider building surveying or construction-related services, along with experience of supporting commercial activities, marketing and business development. A full UK driving licence is required.
Above all, you will be a strategic thinker, effective communicator and collaborative leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality services and driving continuous improvement.
Our Offer
- Grade 13 salary plus £5,000 market supplement.
- A range of benefits including:
- Flexible hybrid working opportunities
- Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.
- Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New Year.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.
- Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors
- Annual flu vaccine
- Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping
- Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals
- A professional fee payment, if required for the role
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Selection Process
Following the submission of your application and CV, they will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.
Application Deadlines
- Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026
- Interview Date: Thursday 15th October 2026
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