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Posted 23 July, 2026

Associate Director - Building Control

Brandon James Ltd
Northampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

A highly respected, employee-owned Building Control consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Building Control to join its Hinckley office and become a key member of the Senior Management Team.

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The successful Associate Director - Building Control will take on a dual strategic and operational position, combining senior leadership responsibilities with team management and hands-on project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate Director - Building Control seeking genuine influence over business growth, service development and future company direction.

The Associate Director - Building Control's Role\n

The Associate Director - Building Control will lead and develop a team of Registered Building Inspectors while overseeing the consistent delivery of high-quality Building Control, fire safety and associated consultancy services.

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Alongside contributing to business strategy, the Associate Director - Building Control will manage their own portfolio of clients and projects. The Associate Director - Building Control will also support operational performance, workload planning, technical standards and team development.

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Responsibilities will include:

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  • Contributing to the strategic direction of the business
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  • Managing, mentoring and developing a team of Building Inspectors
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  • Overseeing workloads, performance and service delivery
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  • Acting as the Registered Building Inspector for allocated projects
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  • Maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
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  • Supporting the growth of Building Control and consultancy services
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  • Ensuring projects meet regulatory and professional standards
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  • Balancing commercial objectives with technical delivery
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The Associate Director - Building Control\n

The successful Associate Director - Building Control will have extensive Building Control experience and a strong understanding of current Building Safety Regulator requirements.

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  • Registered Building Inspector at Class 3G or 3H
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  • Strong Building Control experience
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  • Proven leadership or team management experience
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  • Relevant professional qualification with CABE, RICS or equivalent
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  • Strong commercial and client management skills
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  • Excellent technical, organisational and decision-making ability
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  • Confident balancing strategic leadership with project delivery
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In Return?\n
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  • £100,000 - £120,000
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  • Car allowance or salary sacrifice vehicle scheme
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  • Employee Ownership Trust bonus of up to £3,600 tax-free
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  • Generous pension from day one
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  • Private medical insurance
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  • 31 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
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  • Option to buy or sell up to five days' leave
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  • Payment of professional, CABE and BSR fees
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  • Structured professional development
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  • Flexible, hybrid and home working
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  • Clear progression towards future Director-level opportunities
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  • Free electric vehicle charging at the Head Office
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  • Social events, birthday gifts and long-service awards
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This is an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director - Building Control seeking leadership responsibility, technical involvement and a clear route towards future company directorship.