Building Control Inspector in London

At Southwark Council, we don’t just talk about transformation, we deliver it. This is your chance to join our bold, values-led Planning & Growth team who have a commitment to innovation, and a drive to make a difference for our residents and businesses alike across the borough. Southwark is undergoing one of the most exciting and ambitious regeneration programmes in London and you could be at the heart of it.

As a Building Control Inspector (Class 2 A-F), you’ll be instrumental in shaping a borough that’s booming with development and innovation.

Here’s Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Impact on a Landmark Scale: You’ll work on multi-billion-pound regeneration projects including Elephant and Castle and Canada Water, alongside our bold plan to build 11,000 new council homes.
• Cutting-Edge Projects: From leading-edge construction methods to landmark commercial developments, you’ll engage with complex technical designs that push the boundaries of modern building control.
• Championing Excellence: Help deliver a world-class building control service in one of London’s most progressive councils, where growth, innovation and people are at the centre of everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as a technical specialist and lead on expert advice to developers, architects, councillors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure performance, resourcing and income targets meet the standards of a world-class regulatory service.
• Oversee the delivery of the dangerous structures service, both during office hours and out-of-hours.
• Lead on processing and determining building control applications for buildings up to 18m.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021 through robust inspection and audit processes.
• Attend client and design meetings, offering technical advice and insight on innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and statutory bodies to champion safe, high-quality construction.
• Drive quality assurance by supporting the implementation of ISO9001 and building safety governance frameworks.
• Engage with key stakeholders like the LFB, Building Safety Regulator, and Department for Levelling Up.
• Act as a lead on enforcement matters, dangerous structures, and customer queries, providing a responsive and high-calibre service.
• Contribute to digital transformation and system enhancements using tools like Uniform, SAP, and the Modern Data Platform.

What We’re Looking For

• Chartered professional with corporate membership of one or more: RICS, CABE, IStructE, ICE, CIOB, IMechE, CIAT, RIBA or IFE.
• Will hold a Class 2A-F professional Building Controls Qualification.
• Proven track record in managing applications and inspections for mid-rise residential and commercial buildings.
• Deep understanding of statutory building control processes, legislation, and dangerous structures.
• Strong IT skills across MS Office and building control systems.
• Demonstrable experience in building control within a city or urban context, including large-scale residential and commercial applications.
• Expert knowledge of Building Regulations, technical construction solutions, and the legislative framework.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across a wide range of stakeholders and deliver trusted, pragmatic advice.
• Committed to continuous professional development.
• A proven understanding of urban planning issues and the ability to tackle strategic planning with clarity and creativity.
• An enthusiastic, resident-first mindset, driven to help shape the future of Southwark’s urban landscape.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities, with a sharp eye for detail and outcomes.
• Enjoy a balanced approach with flexible home working, alongside travel across the borough.

Additional Information

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.

Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality, underpins all that we do.

Benefits And More Information

Salary Range: £45,852 - £53,319 (including additional 30% Market Supplement). This role attracts a 30% market supplement, reviewed periodically, to support recruitment and retention in this specialist area.

Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 27th of February 2026. Interview Date: W/C 9th of March 2026.

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative.

We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.