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Location: Liverpool
Contract: Until 31/12/2025 (with potential for extension)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Rate: £68.13 per hour (umbrella)

We are seeking an experienced and driven Area Team Leader to join its Building Control Service within the City Development Directorate. This is a site-based Building Inspector role, offering the opportunity to lead a skilled team and shape the safety and compliance of construction projects across the city.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of Building Control Officers, Plan Examiners, and apprentices
- Oversee compliance with Building Regulations and the Building Act
- Support the Building Safety Regulator in multi-disciplinary inspections
- Deliver quotes and service agreements for building projects
- Monitor team performance against KPIs and operational standards
- Participate in sports ground safety inspections and enforcement
- Provide technical expertise on-site for complex developments
- Deputise for the Head of Building Control when required

Requirements:
- Full professional qualification (RICS, CABE, CIOB, MIFE)
- LABC/CIOB Level 6 in Building Control or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated competency to Specialist Level (including Class 3H)
- Extensive experience in Building Control, including high-rise and complex structures
- Strong leadership, communication, and policy development skills
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Willingness to participate in out-of-hours inspections and emergency call-outs

Why Apply:
- High-impact leadership role in a respected local authority
- Competitive hourly rate with potential contract extension
- Opportunity to shape safety and compliance across Liverpool’s built environment

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