Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist)
📍 Colindale / Hybrid (NW9 4EW)
💰 £65,262 – £72,266
🕒 Permanent | Full Time
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist) to support a senior leadership team within a dynamic Planning & Building Control service.
This role sits at the centre of building safety, regulatory compliance, and high-risk construction oversight. You will help lead a professional Building Control team, manage complex developments, and ensure compliance with national building safety legislation.
You will also work closely with the Head of Building Control and act as a key liaison with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
Key responsibilities
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Lead and support a team of Building Control inspectors, including mentoring and workload management
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Assess and determine complex Building Control applications, including high-risk “in scope” buildings
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Carry out plan checking, site inspections, and enforcement activity
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Ensure compliance with the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010, and Building Safety Act 2022
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Manage dangerous structures response and participate in an out-of-hours emergency rota
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Deputise for the Head of Building Control when required
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Act as expert witness in legal proceedings where necessary
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Engage with developers, contractors, residents, and external agencies to ensure safe development
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Support performance reporting, service improvement, and regulatory engagement with the BSR
About you
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Chartered member of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent)
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Registered Building Inspector (Class 3 – BICoF framework)
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Significant experience in Building Control, including complex and high-risk projects
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Experience managing or supervising technical teams
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Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and associated legislation
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Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
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Able to make sound, risk-based technical decisions under pressure
Why join us
You will play a key role in shaping building safety and compliance across a diverse and evolving built environment. This is an opportunity to work at a senior technical level, influence strategic outcomes, and support the development of a high-performing Building Control service.
We offer hybrid working, professional development opportunities, and a supportive leadership environment.
Additional requirements
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Full UK driving licence and ability to attend site inspections, including challenging environments
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Participation in dangerous structures rota (including out-of-hours response)
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Flexible approach to working patterns when service needs require it
How to apply
If you are an experienced Building Control professional ready to step into a senior leadership role, we would like to hear from you
