Deputy Building Control Manager

Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist)
North London (Hybrid Working)
Up to £79,409 per annum + potential market supplement (DOE)
North London Borough

Are you a Chartered Building Control professional ready to step into a senior leadership role with real strategic influence?

Carrington West's Property & Building Control team are supporting a forward-thinking London Borough with the appointment of a Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist). This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role within a high-performing Planning & Building Control service at a time of significant regulatory change and service evolution.

You will be joining a progressive London Borough with a strong focus on compliance, safety and service excellence. Reporting directly to the Head of Building Control (Class 4 Technical), you will act as the second-in-command within the service, supporting operational delivery while helping to shape the strategic direction of Building Control across the Borough. This is a visible and influential role within the organisation, with direct involvement in complex, high-risk and "in scope" buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022.

As Deputy Head of Building Control, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing, mentoring and developing a team of Building Inspectors, including Specialist, Registered and Trainee Inspectors
• Leading on complex and high-risk buildings in line with the Building Safety Act 2022
• Acting as the senior technical authority on compliance with the Building Act 1984 and Building Regulations 2010
• Deputising for the Head of Building Control when required
• Overseeing enforcement action, dangerous structures and engagement with the Building Safety Regulator
• Driving service performance, continuous improvement and commercial growth
• Contributing to strategic planning, policy development and service transformation

This role offers a balance of operational oversight, technical leadership and strategic input.

To be successful in your application, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Chartered membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent professional body
• Validated Class 3 registration (or demonstrable equivalent competency)
• Significant Building Control experience across complex schemes and high-risk buildings
• Strong working knowledge of the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010 and the Building Safety Act 2022
• Experience managing and mentoring technical teams
• Confidence operating in a senior leadership capacity within a Local Authority or Approved Inspector environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with regulators and external partners

• Senior leadership opportunity within a London Borough
• Competitive salary up to £79,409
• Potential market supplement for the right candidate
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to shape and influence service delivery at a strategic level
• Work on complex, high-profile and safety-critical developments

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Building Control professional looking to step into - or further develop within - a strategic leadership role with genuine influence over standards, compliance and service direction.

If you would like to explore the opportunity in confidence, please apply today or contact for a confidential discussion.