Building Control Manager - Douglas Borough Council

Building Control Manager

Grade PO, SCP 39 – 45 (£56,267 - £65,026) Please note that the Council is offering a Relocation Scheme as part of this role.

Douglas City Council is seeking a Building Control Manager to manage a small local authority Building Control team based in Douglas, capital city of the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man is not covered by the Building Safety Act 2022 so Building Inspectors and Building Control Managers are not required to be registered but you should have the competencies to manage the team, plus specialist consultants when required, on a wide range of projects.

In addition to a detailed knowledge of building safety and the regulations, you should have the ability to foster strong working relationships across various sectors. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the Council’s reputation while driving innovation and improvements. You will also represent the Council when liaising with the Isle of Man Government on building control related matters.

The successful candidate should have a construction related degree (or equivalent qualification) and a professional qualification in a relevant subject or they should be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in a building control function.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a small forward-thinking and ambitious local authority, we would welcome an application from you.

For more information or an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Chris Pycroft, Assistant Chief Officer (Regeneration) on (01624) 696305.

In order to apply, please do so by completing an online application using the Job Train portal, which can be accessed by visiting the Council's website here. Please contact the HR Section if you require any further information ([email protected]) or 01624 696455.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday, 29th October 2025.

Miss K J Rice, Chief Executive, City Hall, Ridgeway Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM99 1AD

Douglas City Council is committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce representative of our City and are committed to ensuring the recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible to all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the City we serve.