Deputy Head of Building Control (Social Housing)

Location: London
Salary: £70,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Sector: Local Government / Social Housing

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Head of Building Control to join a forward-thinking local government organisation responsible for managing and maintaining a substantial social housing portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior building control professional seeking a leadership role with responsibility for ensuring regulatory compliance, building safety, and service excellence across a diverse range of residential assets. Reporting directly to the Head of Building Control, you will play a key role in leading operational delivery, managing technical teams, and supporting strategic initiatives relating to building safety and compliance.

The Role

As Deputy Head of Building Control, you will provide technical leadership and operational oversight across building control functions, ensuring compliance with current legislation, Building Regulations, and emerging building safety requirements. You will support the management of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and service improvements that enhance resident safety and organisational performance.

The successful candidate will act as a senior technical advisor, overseeing complex building control matters, supporting high-risk building projects, and ensuring that statutory obligations are met across the housing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Building Control in the strategic and operational management of the service.
• Lead and manage Building Control Surveyors and technical officers, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Building Safety legislation, and associated statutory requirements.
• Review and assess complex building control applications, plans, and specifications.
• Provide expert technical advice on residential construction, refurbishment, fire safety, structural alterations, and compliance matters.
• Oversee inspections of housing developments, regeneration schemes, and major capital projects.
• Monitor service performance, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to the management of building safety risks within residential properties, including higher-risk buildings.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, contractors, developers, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Support service transformation, continuous improvement initiatives, and implementation of best practice.
• Assist with budget management, resource planning, and workforce development.
• Represent the service at internal and external meetings when required.

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience within Building Control, ideally gained within local government, social housing, or a related regulatory environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety legislation, and relevant construction standards.
• Experience managing technical teams and delivering high-quality regulatory services.
• Demonstrable expertise in residential construction, refurbishment, and compliance-related projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex legislation and technical guidance.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CABE, RICS, CIOB, or equivalent is desirable.
• Registered Building Inspector status or eligibility would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with a salary of £70,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to work within a large and diverse social housing environment.
• Excellent pension scheme and local government benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing and evolving service.
• The chance to play a key role in improving building safety and housing standards for residents.

If you are an experienced Building Control professional looking to take the next step in your career within a leadership position, we would welcome your application.