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Deputy Head of Building Control

Fix Space157 open roles

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£71,713 a year
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London, United Kingdom
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Deputy Head of Building Control

Permanent Role

Job Details

Client: Barnet Council

Service Area: Growth > Planning & Building Control

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: On-site / working location to be discussed at interview

Contract: Permanent

Target Start Date: 01 August 2026

Location

Office Base:

2 Bristol Avenue

Colindale

London

NW9 4EW

Salary

Salary: £71,713 per annum

Job Overview

Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Building Control – Class 3 Specialist to support the strategic leadership and operational management of the Building Control service.

This is a senior technical and leadership role within the Planning & Building Control department. The postholder will help deliver a high-quality, compliant and customer-focused Building Control service, providing specialist technical expertise on complex and high-risk construction projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of Building Regulations, building safety legislation, statutory compliance and risk management. The successful candidate will support service improvement, staff management, technical decision-making, inspections, approvals, enforcement activity and stakeholder engagement. The order confirms this is a permanent Deputy Head of Building Control Class 3 Specialist role with Barnet Council.

Important – Please Read Carefully

This role requires senior Building Control experience and the ability to operate as a Class 3 Building Control Specialist.

You must have strong experience dealing with complex or high-risk building control projects, strong knowledge of Building Regulations and building safety legislation, and experience managing or supervising technical Building Control staff.

Candidates without senior Building Control, Class 3 specialist, local authority or regulated building control experience are unlikely to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the strategic leadership and operational management of the Building Control service
  • Act as Deputy Head of Building Control within the Planning & Building Control department
  • Provide specialist Class 3 Building Control expertise on complex and high-risk projects
  • Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and relevant statutory requirements
  • Oversee assessment of plans, inspections and approvals for building control applications
  • Provide technical advice to developers, contractors, architects, surveyors and internal stakeholders
  • Support the management, supervision and development of Building Control staff
  • Support service improvement, operational planning and performance management
  • Monitor service delivery standards, compliance targets and customer satisfaction
  • Represent the Council at meetings, hearings, project discussions and stakeholder consultations
  • Contribute to policy development, technical standards and implementation of regulatory changes
  • Support enforcement activity and resolution of complex compliance issues
  • Maintain accurate records, technical reports and statutory documentation
  • Promote health and safety, risk management and best practice
  • Deputise for the Head of Building Control when required

Essential Experience & Skills

  • Registered Class 3 Building Control Specialist, or eligible to operate at this level
  • Significant experience within Building Control
  • Experience working on complex or high-risk buildings / construction projects
  • Strong knowledge of Building Regulations
  • Strong knowledge of building safety legislation and statutory frameworks
  • Experience managing or supervising Building Control teams or technical staff
  • Ability to provide expert technical advice on complex building control matters
  • Experience within a local authority or regulated Building Control environment
  • Strong understanding of compliance, enforcement and risk management
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work with developers, contractors, consultants and internal teams
  • Strong report writing, analytical and decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Commitment to customer service and continuous improvement

Desirable

  • Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent
  • Experience contributing to strategic service development or transformation
  • Experience working on large-scale or complex urban development projects
  • Knowledge of current building safety reform and regulatory change

Additional Information

Working location will be discussed at interview stage.

Disclaimer

On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role.

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

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