Assistant Director of Building Control
Shape the future of one of London's most ambitious boroughs
Do you want to lead a building control service at the heart of a borough experiencing transformational growth?
Can you combine technical excellence, strategic leadership and commercial awareness to deliver a modern, high-performing service?
Does the opportunity to influence major regeneration projects, drive innovation and help create safer buildings for thousands of residents excite you?
If so, Southwark could be the place for you.
Why Southwark?
Southwark is one of London's most dynamic boroughs. From nationally significant regeneration programmes and landmark developments to thriving neighbourhoods and historic places, our borough continues to evolve at pace. The decisions made here have a visible impact on communities, businesses and visitors every day.
Building Control plays a vital role in that story. Our service is responsible for ensuring developments across Southwark are safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for purpose. As Assistant Director Building Control, you will lead this critical statutory function and help shape how the borough grows for generations to come.
This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role with genuine influence across the council and beyond. You'll work alongside senior leaders, developers, regulators and communities, helping to deliver safe, high-quality buildings while driving innovation and continuous improvement within the service.
What You'll Be Doing
As Assistant Director Building Control, you will provide strategic leadership for Southwark's building control function, ensuring compliance with building regulations and associated legislation while delivering an effective, customer-focused service.
You'll lead a team of experienced professionals responsible for a diverse portfolio of work, ranging from residential and commercial developments to complex regeneration schemes and high-profile council projects.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the borough's statutory building control service and acting as the council's specialist expert on building control matters.
Providing strategic direction across all aspects of building control, from application validation and plan assessment through to inspecti...
Assistant Director Building Control employer: Southwark Council Careers
As the largest local authority social landlord in London, Southwark is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to thrive. With a strong commitment to tackling inequalities and enhancing community well-being, we offer our HR Business Partners the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying professional growth opportunities within a supportive team. Join us in shaping a fairer future for Southwark's residents and experience the unique advantage of working in a vibrant borough that values its people and their contributions.
