Interim Assistant Director - Building Control

Adecco; Ealing; On-site; GBP 129,150 - 147,600; Full time

Job summary

Adecco, in partnership with Ealing Council, is recruiting an Interim Assistant Director, Building Control to lead the Service during regulatory changes. Based at Perceval House, Ealing, the role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Building Safety Act, and Fire Safety requirements.

Reporting to the Strategic Director for Economy & Sustainability, you will drive service improvement, manage budgets and income, and develop partnerships

Qualifications

• Significant senior management experience within Building Control.
• Deep knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Acts and safety legislation.
• Proven track record in inspection, enforcement and compliance.
• Experience delivering income-generating, customer-focused services.
• Experience managing budgets and service delivery targets.
• Strong leadership, people management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to drive service transformation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Building Control Service for day-to-day delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and safety legislation.
• Oversee inspection and regulation of high-rise and high-risk buildings.
• Support regulator partners and collaborate with authorities.
• Drive service improvement, performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop strategies to maximise income and market share.
• Manage budgets, fees and charging structures for sustainability.

Skills

Senior management

Building Regulations knowledge

Inspection & enforcement

Budget & financial management

Leadership & people management

Strategic service transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

MRICS

MCABE

MICE

MStructE

Job description

Interim Assistant Director, Building Control

Ealing Council. Perceval House, Ealing

6 Months Initial Contract

£700-£800 per day (Inside of scope of IR35)

Adecco is working in partnership with Ealing Council to recruit an Interim Assistant Director, Building Control.

This is a high-profile interim leadership opportunity for an experienced Building Control professional to lead Ealing Council's Building Control Service during a period of significant legislative and regulatory change.

Reporting to the Strategic Director for Economy & Sustainability, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership across all Building Control functions, ensuring compliance with the Building Regulations, Building Safety Act, Fire Safety legislation and associated regulatory requirements, whilst delivering a customer-focused, commercially aware and high-performing service.

You will be responsible for leading the Council's Building Control team, driving service improvement, supporting organisational objectives, maintaining public safety standards and developing strong partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Council's Building Control Service, ensuring effective day-to-day delivery across all statutory functions.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Building Safety legislation and associated regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the inspection and regulation of high-rise and higher-risk buildings in line with the Building Safety Act.
• Support the Building Safety Regulator and work collaboratively with regulatory partners including the Health & Safety Executive and London Fire Brigade.
• Drive service improvement, performance management and customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximise service income and increase market share within a competitive Building Control environment.
• Manage budgets, financial performance, fees and charging structures, ensuring a sustainable and efficient service.

About You

We are looking for a proven Building Control leader who brings strong technical expertise, strategic vision and exceptional stakeholder management skills.

You will be able to demonstrate

• Significant senior management experience within a Building Control environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Acts, Building Safety legislation, Fire Safety requirements and associated regulatory frameworks.
• Experience leading inspection, enforcement and compliance functions.
• A successful track record of managing income-generating and customer-focused services.
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance and service delivery targets.Strong leadership and people management skills, including managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of driving service transformation and continuous improvement.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with members, senior leaders, regulators, developers and residents.
• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to identify opportunities for service growth and innovation.

Essential Qualifications

• MRICS
• MCABE
• MICE
• MStructE

and possess full membership of an appropriate professional body relevant to Building Control practice.

Adecco and Ealing Council are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.