Senior Building Control Technician

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council is seeking a Senior Building Control Technician to lead a team ensuring accurate handling of applications, notices and certifications in line with ISO 9001 standards. You will oversee the Building Safety Levy administration, enforcement where needed, and financial processes for major applications.

You will coordinate training, respond to FOI requests and ensure governance, transparency and compliance across the service.

Qualifications

• Supervise team of Building Control Technicians and ensure performance targets are met.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 standards and Building Control regime.
• Excellent communication with residents, contractors and colleagues.
• Experience supervising staff or overseeing systems is essential.
• Proficient with GIS, MS Office and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of the Building Safety Levy, manage submissions and notices.
• Issue statutory notices and take enforcement action where regulations are not met.
• Ensure correct charging and collection of fees; oversee phased payments for major applications.
• Monitor customer enquiries and performance data to drive service improvements.
• Support embedding of new processes after legislative changes and Grenfell Public Inquiry.

Skills

Staff supervision

ISO 9001 knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Job description

Strengthen building safety standards and lead the technical systems that keep our borough compliant

Safe buildings rely on strong systems and capable leadership behind the scenes. As a Senior Building Control Technician, you'll supervise key processes and people, ensuring our Building Control service operates with accuracy, transparency and confidence.

What you'll be doing:

You will supervise a team of Building Control Technicians, ensuring all applications, notices and certifications are managed accurately and in line with ISO 9001 standards and the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator.

A central responsibility will be overseeing the administration of the Building Safety Levy. This includes managing submissions, issuing statutory notices and taking appropriate enforcement action where regulations are not met. You'll also take ownership of key financial processes, ensuring charges are issued and received correctly and overseeing phased payment arrangements for major applications across the borough.

You’ll maintain oversight of customer enquiries and performance data, monitoring service standards and identifying areas for improvement. Working closely with senior colleagues, you’ll support the embedding of new processes introduced following legislative changes and the Council's response to the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry.

Your role will also involve coordinating training activities aligned with the Building Inspector Competence Framework, responding to Freedom of Information requests and ensuring that governance, transparency and compliance remain at the heart of the service.

What you’ll bring

You will hold a Level 3 qualification or have equivalent professional experience. Experience supervising staff or overseeing systems is essential, as you will be responsible for maintaining high standards and supporting your team to meet performance targets.

You will have a sound understanding of the building control regime and experience working within quality management standards, ideally in an ISO 9001 environment. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are critical.

You’ll be a confident communicator, comfortable engaging with residents, contractors and internal colleagues. Intermediate IT skills are required, including experience using Microsoft Office and financial systems. Experience with GIS systems and interpreting building plans would be advantageous.

Most importantly, you’ll take ownership of your work. You’ll demonstrate integrity, professionalism and a commitment to data protection, equal opportunities and delivering a trusted public service.

Why join us

At RBKC, we’re all in - investing in our people, our communities and our future.

You’ll join a respected Building Control service operating within a complex and high-profile borough. The projects we support range from major commercial developments and cultural institutions to the Council's own corporate property portfolio.

We offer a competitive salary and a clear focus on professional development. You’ll work in a supportive team where your expertise is valued and your contribution to the safety and integrity of our built environment is visible and meaningful.

This is a role where leadership, precision and accountability come together to make a tangible difference.

About us

Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.

As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.

The we're all in mindset is central to this role. By supervising critical processes, strengthening compliance and supporting your team through regulatory change, you help ensure our Building Control service remains trusted, resilient and effective.

Interview Details

Interviews will take place week commencing 12th October 2026.
Working Style:

You’ll be based in the Borough for 3 days a week, playing a key role in serving the local community. Whether you’re working on the frontline or behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to residents' lives.

Ready to join us?

We're all in - are you? If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we'd love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
We are committed to fair, transparent, and consistent pay practices. New hires will start at the minimum of the advertised salary range.

Employees receive annual salary increases until they reach the top of the pay scale. In addition, employees will receive any agreed cost of living pay rises.

• We offer a competitive salary and a clear focus on professional development.
• Employees receive annual salary increases until they reach the top of the pay scale.
• In addition, employees will receive any agreed cost of living pay rises.
• We are committed to fair, transparent, and consistent pay practices. New hires will start at the minimum of the advertised salary range.