Head of Building Control in London

About the Borough

Found in Zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town that creates a rich sense of community shared across the borough and its residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping, great restaurants, a mix of modern and historic town centres, open parklands and cycle routes that connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.

About the Role And Our Ideal Candidate

What you’ll do:

• Provide visionary leadership, inspiring a high‑performing team.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and safety legislation.
• Oversee plan checks, inspections, enforcement and dangerous structures work.
• Develop commercial opportunities and partnerships, positioning Kingston as a trusted authority.
• Represent the service at senior level, influencing stakeholders and shaping policy.

What we’re looking for:

• Professional membership (RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent) and a degree‑level qualification.
• Proven experience managing complex Building Control projects, including high‑rise and commercial schemes.
• Deep knowledge of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• A collaborative leader who combines technical expertise with a people‑first approach.

Our Offer to You:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 25‑32 days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata if part‑time).
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependants leave.
• Three volunteering days per year in Kingston.
• Hybrid working (dependent on the role).
• Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks.
• Learning and development portal offering a range of courses.
• Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Bicycle loan facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
• Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support.

Application Process:

For more information and to apply, please visit www.kingstonjobs.co.uk. Apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.

Additional Information:

We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming borough and strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, instilling a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and welcome applications from under‑represented groups. To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks. We are also a disability‑confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract. The UK has a points‑based immigration system affecting EU and Non‑EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right‑to‑work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case‑by‑case basis.