Regulatory Specialist and Learning & Development Manager

37 hours per week - Up to £65,505 per annum - (**national pay award pending)

*We are happy to consider applications for full or part-time, as well as flexible working patterns

CNC Building Control is seeking a highly knowledgeable Regulatory Specialist & Learning and Development Manager to lead our regulatory interpretation, compliance oversight and professional development across our organisation.

This is a pivotal position, ensuring our surveyors, trainees and apprentices receive accurate, timely and high-quality, whilst keeping CNC ahead of legislative change. You'll be a trusted advisor across the organisation, helping to shape our approach to regulation, quality and continuous improvement.

About the Role

This unique dual-focused role combines regulatory expertise with leadership in learning and development. you will monitor, interpret and communicate changes in Building Regulations, ensuring the organisation remains fully informed and compliant. You will design, develop and deliver impactful training programmes that strengthen competence at every level, whilst also contributing to the ongoing development and enhancement of the Qualify Management System (QMS), aligning it with evolving regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will provide expert technical advice to the Management Team, surveyors and stakeholders, acting as a trusted source of professional guidance. You will represent CNC at meetings, deliver workshops and present legislative updates to both internal and external audiences. You will also exercise delegated powers under the Building Act, Building Safety Act and related legislation to support inspections, enforcement and compliance activities, whilst building and maintaining strong professional relationships with industry bodies, contractors and partner agencies.

Additionally, you will support the Service Manager, including deputising when required.

This role offers the opportunity to take real ownership, apply your expertise with precision, and play a key role in shaping and elevating organisational standards.

About You

You will be registered with the BSR as a minimum of Class 2A-F RBI and committed to maintaining and developing your professional competence.

With experience in a building control managerial role within a local authority or registered building control approver, you will bring exceptional knowledge of key legislation, including the Building Act 1984, Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety legislation, and HSE regulations and statutory frameworks.

You will excel at interpreting complex technical legislation and translating it into clear, authoritative guidance. You will be confident communicating detailed information through reports, presentations, training sessions and workshops, and capable of managing complex cases, investigations and enforcement activity with professionalism, sound judgement and a solutions-focused approach.

Membership of RICS, CABE or CIOB, or experience of developing higher-education training within the construction sector would be highly desirable.