Job Description

Position: Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist) – Planning

Salary: £71,713

Company: North London Local Authority

Contract: Permanent

We are working with a North London local authority seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist) to support the leadership of a high-performing Building Control and Building Safety function.

Key requirements:

• Extensive experience within Building Control, Building Safety, or senior Building Surveying environments
• Strong technical knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, fire safety compliance, and high-risk residential buildings
• Proven track record managing complex residential and mixed-use schemes, including high-rise and refurbishment projects
• Experience leading technical teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholder relationships
• Expertise in inspections, defect diagnosis, fire stopping, FRA remediation, Safety Cases, and Golden Thread requirements
• Strong understanding of modern building safety governance and regulatory compliance
• Professional qualifications such as MRICS, MCIOB, CABE membership, Registered Building Inspector/Class 3 competency, or equivalent highly desirable

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