North Lincolnshire is an ambitious place, and we are transforming how we work to deliver better outcomes for residents, communities and businesses. Safe, sustainable and well-designed development is central to that ambition.
We are seeking an exceptional Lead Officer – Building Control Management to lead our Building Control service through a period of significant change and opportunity.
This is your opportunity to Shape building safety. Support sustainable growth. Lead a high-performing service.
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will influence building safety, service quality and confidence in development across North Lincolnshire. You will lead a professional team, ensuring the council meets its statutory responsibilities while responding confidently to the evolving requirements of the Building Safety Act and the Building Safety Regulator.
Working with developers, businesses, housing providers, partners and regulatory bodies, you will help create safe, sustainable places where communities can thrive.
North Lincolnshire was named Local Authority of the Year at the MJ Achievement Awards 2026.
In This Role, You Will:
- Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing Building Control team.
- Provide expert professional advice on building safety, Building Regulations and technical compliance.
- Ensure the council fulfils its statutory obligations and regulatory responsibilities.
- Drive continuous improvement and modernisation of service delivery.
- Manage budgets, resources and operational performance.
- Strengthen compliance with Building Safety Regulator requirements and professional standards.
- Build productive relationships with internal and external partners.
- Promote a positive customer experience and support sustainable growth across North Lincolnshire.
Why Join Us?
One Council. One Place. One Family. One Purpose.
This is an opportunity to:
- Make a visible difference to communities across North Lincolnshire.
- Lead a critical regulatory service that protects residents and supports growth.
- Shape the future of Building Control during a period of national reform.
- Drive innovation, performance and service improvement.
- Work with committed, supportive and skilled colleagues.
- Join an ambitious council that invests in its people and services.
We Offer
- Minimum 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible and agile working arrangements.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Professional registration and continuing professional development support.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Staff discounts.
- Salary sacrifice schemes.
- Free car parking.
- Eye test and glasses reimbursement.
The Council
We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected.
We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire. We want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be.
We achieve this through living our values of equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility in all that we do.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Liz Webster
Head of Environmental Health and Housing Standards
Liz.Webster@Northlincs.gov.uk
Lisa Swainston
Assistant Director – Resilience, Environment & Operations
Lisa.Swainston@Northlincs.gov.uk
Please refer to the job description and employee specification when completing your application and demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
