Deputy Head of Building Control
Job in
Barnet, Greater London, EN5, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-14
Listing for:
SOLOS Consultants Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-14
Job specializations:
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Construction
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Environmental & Urban Planning, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
📍 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
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