Job Summary

Further Information

Here at Sunderland we have an impassioned vision for our city. Recently, we have achieved some major milestones including the opening of our new landmark, Northern Spire bridge and the development of the first phase of the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP), which we plan to build on this year in order to create a dynamic, healthy and vibrant city for our residents.

Our Building Control Service is currently involved in the regeneration of the city centre and Seaburn one of our seaside resorts, as well as the relocation of Sunderland Civic Centre from its current location to the Vaux site.

Our service is committed to delivering excellent service and value to our customers on all our projects from smaller residential projects to major developments. As well as ensuring safety at our sports grounds and contributing towards the creation of healthy and safe buildings.

If you are a suitably qualified and experienced Building Control Manager, who can build effective relationships internally and with partners to ensure the smooth execution of projects, as well as lead, motivate, empower and develop a team, we would like to hear from you.

Strong technical expertise, the ability to manage budgets, whilst also growing new business opportunities and developing new innovative approaches, are also essential.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post please contact Iain Fairlamb (Head of Planning and Regeneration) on 0191 561 2675 or Paul Baxter (Building Control Manager) on 0191 561 2571.

Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact the Org Man & Resourcing Team by Telephone: 0191 561 1755 . Email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk Please note that CV’s are not acceptable.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your to invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.


Please be advised if you have not heard from us in six weeks after the closing date please assume you have not been shortlisted.


Closing date is 12:00 noon on Monday 18 February 2019.