Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist)

Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist)

Apply for the Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist) role at Barnet Council.

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a vibrant borough known for its excellent schools, bustling town centres, expansive green spaces, and diverse communities. A forward‑thinking council dedicated to building on strengths and addressing challenges ahead. Our staff embody our core values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative.

About Building Control

The Building Control service is a key part of the Growth Directorate, working closely with Planning colleagues. We are a well‑resourced, friendly team of 15 dedicated professionals, committed to providing a wide range of services. This includes ensuring building regulation compliance through detailed plan assessments and site inspections, responding to dangerous structures, administering demolition notices, and enforcement. We pride ourselves on an ambitious approach, strong investment in staff development, a robust quality management system, and an agile working approach that allows flexibility to work from office or home.

About the Role

As Deputy Head of Building Control, you will manage a team of eight inspectors, ensuring the safety, compliance, and quality of complex/high‑risk construction projects within Barnet and the wider region. Your expertise will guide the assessment of building plans, inspections and compliance with building regulations, collaborating with the regulator, architects, engineers and contractors to ensure projects meet standards.

About You

• An excellent knowledge of legislation, regulations and professional codes of practice for the service area, including the Building Act 1984, Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations 2010.
• Qualified Level 3 Building Inspector.
• Education to a degree/master’s level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering or equivalent learning.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent with a Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirements.
• An ability to thoroughly examine principal designers’ plans, undertake site inspections and compile reports, keeping written records to justify decisions made in relation to the practical application of the Building Regulations 2010.
• Experience of managing or mentoring junior staff or large projects within Building Control or a similar technical area with client‑facing aspects.
• Ability to motivate staff, set priorities and targets, direct and plan work to provide an integrated service to meet standards and deadlines.
• We would welcome applications from aspiring leaders who are passionate about building control, are already Level 3 qualified, are organised and can be supported to become a manager.

What We Offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, providing a guaranteed income in retirement and security for dependants.
• Work‑life balance options including hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working and part‑time.
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more.
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle‑to‑work, eye‑care vouchers, travel and gym membership.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee well‑being training programmes including confidential employee assistance.

How to Apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking \’Apply\’ to commence the online application form. For further information before applying, contact Michael Keown, Head of Building Control, on 07523 038957 or at michael.keown@barnet.gov.uk.

Equality, diversity and safeguarding

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures and embraces all forms of flexible working.

All staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including the LGBT+ community, different genders, ages, disabilities, faiths/beliefs and ethnic minority backgrounds. To deliver the Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity, we read our equality statement and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces flexible working, including part‑time, compressed hours and remote working, and is committed to offering a healthy work‑life balance. Candidates are encouraged to discuss relevant requirements and preferences at interview.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage applications of all abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, contact the lead contact on this advert. We make reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants and those with health conditions throughout the recruitment process.

All posts are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the Council your suitability for the position. Due to the high number of applications, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible.

Please regularly check the email account used to submit your application (including junk mail folders). Any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. If you do not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regrettably in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.