Deputy Head of Building Control

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Deputy Head of Building Control for our client a government organisation in Barnet, London.This role is a permanent contract. The working arrangement will be hybrid working.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Lead and manage a team of Building Control professionals, providing supervision, technical guidance and support to ensure a high-quality service.
• Oversee the assessment of complex building control applications, including high-risk and specialist projects, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and technical standards.
• Carry out plan assessments, site inspections and technical reviews, making informed decisions on compliance matters and recommending appropriate actions where required.
• Lead the Building Control service’s relationship with the Building Safety Regulator and other key stakeholders, ensuring regulatory obligations are met.
• Investigate complaints, dangerous structures, unauthorised works and regulatory breaches, taking enforcement action where necessary.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with residents, contractors, developers, professional consultants and external agencies, delivering excellent customer service.
• Support service improvement, performance management and business development initiatives, contributing to the delivery of an efficient and cost-effective Building Control service.
• Deputise for the Head of Building Control when required.

Personal Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering or a related discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent, with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Building Inspector registration status relevant to the role (currently Class 3 Specialist) or equivalent validated competency.
• Significant experience within Building Control, including responsibility for complex developments and high-risk buildings.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Act, Building Safety legislation and associated technical standards.
• Proven experience managing and motivating teams, with the ability to prioritise workloads and deliver results to deadlines.
• Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide clear technical advice and make sound decisions.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and IT skills, with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required, including working at height and across varying site conditions.

Working Hours: 36hrs / Monday – FridayPay: £71,713.00per annumPleasenotethisroleiswithinthescopeofIR35.

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