Deputy Head of Building Control

Company: Cameron Kennedy
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Location: London
Job Description:

We’re hiring: Deputy Head of Building Control North London | Full-time, Permanent

Join a forward-thinking local authority and play a key leadership role in keeping buildings safe, compliant, and well-designed across North London.

The role As Deputy Head of Building Control, you’ll lead a team of inspectors and take ownership of complex projects — including high-risk and in-scope buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022. You’ll be the service’s key link with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and the regional hub.

You’ll be responsible for:

✅ Managing Specialist, Building, and Trainee Inspectors

✅ Discharging delegated powers under the Building Act 1984, Building Safety Act 2022 & Building Regulations 2010

✅ Leading on high-risk and in-scope building projects

✅ Plan appraisals, site inspections, and enforcement action

✅ Representing the service on MDTs, advisory committees, and residents’ panels

✅ Performance reporting and inspector registration

About you You’re a validated, competent building control professional with strong technical judgement, leadership ability, and ideally experience working within the BSR framework on in-scope buildings.

Ready to apply? Drop us a message or click apply to find out more.

Recruitment is carried out in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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Posted: May 24th, 2026