Job Description
Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist)
North London (Hybrid Working)
Up to £79,409 per annum + potential market supplement (DOE)
North London Borough
Are you a Chartered Building Control professional ready to step into a senior leadership role with real strategic influence?
Carrington West's Property & Building Control team are supporting a forward-thinking London Borough with the appointment of a Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist). This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role within a high-performing Planning & Building Control service at a time of significant regulatory change and service evolution.
Who will you be joining?
You will be joining a progressive London Borough with a strong focus on compliance, safety and service excellence. Reporting directly to the Head of Building Control (Class 4 Technical), you will act as the second-in-command within the service, supporting operational delivery while helping to shape the strategic direction of Building Control across the Borough.
This is a visible and influential role within the organisation, with direct involvement in complex, high-risk and "in scope" buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022.
What will you do?
As Deputy Head of Building Control, your responsibilities will include:
Managing, mentoring and developing a team of Building Inspectors, including Specialist, Registered and Trainee Inspectors
Leading on complex and high-risk buildings in line with the Building Safety Act 2022
Acting as the senior technical authority on compliance with the Building Act 1984 and Building Regulations 2010
Deputising for the Head of Building Control when required
Overseeing enforcement action, dangerous structures and engagement with the Building Safety Regulator
Driving service performance, continuous improvement and commercial growth
Contributing to strategic planning, policy development and service transformation
This role offers a balance of operational oversight, technical leadership and strategic input.
What do you need?
To be successful in your application, you will be able to demonstrate:
Chartered membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent professional body
Validated Class 3 registration (or demonstrable equivalent competency)
Significant Building Control experience across complex schemes and high-risk buildings
Strong working knowledge of the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010 and the Building Safety Act 2022
Experience managing and mentoring technical teams
Confidence operating in a senior leadership capacity within a Local Authority or Approved Inspector environment
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with regulators and external partners
Why apply?
Senior leadership opportunity within a London Borough
Competitive salary up to £79,409
Potential market supplement for the right candidate
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to shape and influence service delivery at a strategic level
Work on complex, high-profile and safety-critical developments
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Building Control professional looking to step into - or further develop within - a strategic leadership role with genuine influence over standards, compliance and service direction.
What to do next
If you would like to explore the opportunity in confidence, please apply today or contact (url removed) for a confidential discussion.
