Senior Building Control Lead - Complex Projects (Hybrid)

DCS Engineering; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Senior leadership role

Job summary

DCS Engineering in Colindale, Barnet, is seeking a Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist) for a permanent, hybrid role. You will lead and mentor a team of inspectors, overseeing complex projects and plan appraisals, and deputise for the Head of Building Control when needed.

You will provide expert technical guidance on Building Regulations compliance, manage enforcement matters, and liaise with the Building Safety Regulator, ensuring records and reports are maintained to high

Qualifications

• Substantial Building Control experience across a range of developments.
• Experience leading teams and providing technical leadership.
• Chartered membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent.
• Class 3 Building Inspector registration or equivalent competency.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise and mentor a team of Building Control inspectors
• Deputise for the Head of Building Control when required
• Manage a portfolio of complex and high-risk building projects
• Undertake plan appraisals and site inspections
• Provide specialist technical advice on Building Regulations compliance
• Deal with enforcement, contraventions, unauthorised works and dangerous structures
• Liaise with the Building Safety Regulator and key stakeholders
• Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate project records
• Support inspector registration, competency and professional development
• Provide expert witness evidence where required

Skills

Building Control

Team leadership

High-risk buildings

Technical leadership

RICS/CABE/CIOB Chartered

Class 3 Inspector

Building Regulations 2010

Building Safety Act 2022

Plan appraisal

Site inspections

Technical reporting

Mentoring inspectors

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Building Control / Building Surveying / Construction / Structural Engineering

Chartered membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent

Job description

DCS Engineering in Colindale, Barnet, is seeking a Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist) for a permanent, hybrid role. You will lead and mentor a team of inspectors, overseeing complex projects and plan appraisals, and deputise for the Head of Building Control when needed.

You will provide expert technical guidance on Building Regulations compliance, manage enforcement matters, and liaise with the Building Safety Regulator, ensuring records and reports are maintained to high