Deputy Head of Building Control

Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3)

Contract: Permanent
Location: Greater London
Salary: £71,713 per annum

A respected Greater London local authority is seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3) to join its Planning & Building Control leadership team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled Building Control professional to play a key leadership role within a forward-thinking and ambitious local authority environment, supporting the delivery of safe, sustainable, and high-quality development across a diverse urban borough.

The Opportunity Reporting into senior leadership within Planning & Building Control, the successful candidate will support the strategic and operational management of the Building Control service, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and professional standards.

You will act as a technical specialist on complex and high-risk developments, while helping to lead service improvement, mentor officers across the team, and contribute to the wider growth and regeneration agenda.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the leadership and management of the Building Control function
• Provide expert technical advice on complex Building Regulations matters
• Manage and oversee Class 3 and higher-risk projects and developments
• Ensure compliance with current Building Safety legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Support service performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, developers, contractors, and residents
• Assist in the development and mentoring of Building Control professionals across the service

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Extensive Building Control experience within a local authority or approved inspector environment
• Registration as a Class 3 Building Inspector Specialist
• Strong technical knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation
• Proven leadership or management experience within Building Control
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach

If interested, please contact Josh on 01772 2089657 or joshua.hull@servicecare.org.uk