The Experience You Will Bring

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (e.g., Building Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management) or equivalent professional experience.
• Current registration with the Building Safety Regulator to undertake building control work in England, with a minimum Registered Building Inspector Class 2F registration.
• Chartered or accredited membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or (CABE) Chartered Association of Building Engineers.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, standards, and best practice in building control.
• Demonstrable experience in advanced building control practices, including statutory compliance, inspections, enforcement, and appeals.
• Professional qualification or strong experience in managing and leading teams within a Building Control or related regulatory environment.
• Must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator to perform building control work within England. Minimum hold of RBI registration with the Building Safety Regulator for Class 2F.
• In-depth knowledge of Building Control legislation, statutory regulations, codes of practice, and associated health and safety requirements.
• Understanding of local authority governance, planning regulations, and enforcement processes.
• Knowledge of service delivery, continuous improvement, and quality assurance principles in a public sector context.
• Awareness of emerging trends, technologies, and best practice in building design, construction, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex building control issues and determine appropriate solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports, business cases, and formal documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex workloads in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in relevant IT systems, including Microsoft 365 applications and building control software systems.
• Confident presenting technical information to a range of stakeholders, including senior officers, Members, and external partners.
• Ability to deputise for Building Control Manager when required.
• Extensive experience in building control, including inspections, enforcement, applications, and appeals.
• Proven track record of working effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including developers, architects, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering customer-focused services while maintaining compliance with legislation and professional standards.

Be part of Maldon District Council - 'Where Quality of Life Matters'

Maldon District Council is a local authority 'Where quality of life matters'. Our Corporate Plan sets out our vision and priorities for the next three years and will be reviewed regularly to make sure we are on the right track. Using a range of data and what we know about the needs of our residents, we have set out what we will be doing and what we aim to achieve between now and 2028. It is also a useful tool that helps with decision-making and allocating resources.

To download or listen to a presentation of the Corporate Plan 2025-2028 click here.

Maldon District Council plays a crucial role in the development and prosperity of the District, working for the good of the community and the long term benefit of residents, you can be part of our friendly team. From front line customer facing roles to policy and strategy, the work of the Council is diverse and dynamic.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will be entitled to a range of benefits, including:

• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible and agile working
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Discounted local gym membership
• Free parking

Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, culture and experience.

Maldon District Council is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment, we have been accredited as a Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident Employer we take various actions in order to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

For more information on this position, please email essexsharedservices@essex.gov.uk.

Essex Shared Services is advertising this role as part of its partnership with Maldon District Council; however, the successful candidate will be employed directly by Maldon District Council.