Deputy Head of Building Control

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 * Lead and support a team of Building Control inspectors, including mentoring and workload management * Assess and determine complex Building Control applications, including high-risk “in scope” buildings * Carry out plan checking, site inspections, and enforcement activity * Ensure compliance with the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010, and Building Safety Act 2022 * Manage dangerous structures response and participate in an out-of-hours emergency rota * Deputise for the Head of Building Control when required * Act as expert witness in legal proceedings where necessary * Engage with developers, contractors, residents, and external agencies to ensure safe development * Support performance reporting, service improvement, and regulatory engagement with the BSR About you * Chartered member of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent) * Registered Building Inspector (Class 3 – BICoF framework) * Significant experience in Building Control, including complex and high-risk projects * Experience managing or supervising technical teams * Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and associated legislation * Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills * 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 * Full UK driving licence and ability to attend site inspections, including challenging environments * Participation in dangerous structures rota (including out-of-hours response) * 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