Service Manager – Building Control

About the role

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to lead the Council’s Building Control team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Forming part of the wider Planning Service, which deals with statutory duties and requirements under the Building Regulation Acts and other related legislation, the postholder would play a key role in monitoring and regulating developments across the county.

On a day to day basis you will:

lead an effective, efficient, responsive and high quality Building Control service

manage a team of Registered Building Inspectors and the Local Land Charges staff
drive forward legislative changes as a result of the Building (Wales) Regulations ,

and;

provide support to the wider Planning Service

We are looking to recruit an individual:

with a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or with an equivalent combination of knowledge and experience of Building Control

to be a Registered Building Inspector Class 2(a-f) or higher
with an ability to communicate impartially, professionally and effectively with a wide range of people at various levels
with an ability to work with limited supervision and to work to tight deadlines
with an ability to effectively manage a team; and
with a strong commitment to providing a high quality service to the public and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction

The post requires a degree of fluency in the Welsh language. Please note that a successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill will be fully supported to reach the required standard within two years of appointment.

We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:

Hybrid Working:Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.

Flexi-time:Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

You may also find further useful information on our Team Ceredigion Information Pack

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Sarah Groves-Phillips (Corporate Manager – Planning Services) on Tel: .

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Economy and Regeneration

We play a fundamental role in the delivery of the Council’s key Corporate Strategy objective that seeks to boost the economy of the County and the Mid Wales region. We are organised into three main sections: Economy, Planning and Property Services. Our primary functions include:

Growth and Enterprise: Supporting economic growth and regeneration locally and across the region; Growing Mid Wales; the Corporate Estate and Development Opportunities; Project Support; European and local funding; Food Centre Wales and supporting Agri-Food development; Tourism promotion and development; Tourist Information Centres; Coast and Countryside

Planning Services: Supporting growth through Planning and Building Control Services; Strategic and Local Land Use Planning Policy; Development Management; Building Control; and Land Searches.
Property Services: Supporting the Council’s programme through Project Management; Property and Building Maintenance; Facilities Management; Carbon Management; and the Efficient Use of Council Property. Penmorfa Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.