As Deputy Head of Building Control, you will manage a team of eight inspectors ensuring that the safety, compliance, and quality of complex/high-risk construction projects within Barnet and the wider region are delivered. Your expertise will guide the assessment of building plans, inspections, and compliance with building regulations. Collaborating with the regulator, architects, engineers, and contractors, you'll ensure that construction projects adhere to the relevant standards - promoting a built environment and borough to be proud of. Barnet has ambitious housing targets and the second highest population of any London borough, generating both a large supply and demand of housing, and you can play a pivotal role in its realisation.
The job description presents the knowledge, skills, experience, personal specification, and qualifications that are considered essential to the role. You will have:
- 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;
- Education to a degree/masters level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering and/or be able to demonstrate learning at an equivalent level;
- Chartered membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent with relevant Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirements;
- An ability to thoroughly examine principal designers’ plans, undertake site inspections and compile reports and keep written records to justify decisions made in relation to the practical application of the Building Regulations 2010, within the context of investigation by the Building Safety Regulator and the personal liability imposed upon all inspectors by the Building Safety Act 2022;
- Experience of managing a team or operation within Building Control or a similar specialist technical area with clients and/or customer-facing aspects;
- Ability to motivate staff, set priorities and targets, direct and plan work to provide an integrated service to meet standards and deadlines.
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays;
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents;
- Work-life balance options may include 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 programs including confidential employee assistance.
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Michael Keown, Head of Building Control on 07523 038957 or at michael.keown@barnet.gov.uk
