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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in North London, are looking for an experienced Deputy Head of Building Control to join their team and play a crucial role in their planning operations.        

Position: Deputy Head of Building Control
Salary: £71,713 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent 
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Purpose:

• This is a senior technical and leadership role within the Planning & Building Control department. The postholder will help deliver a high-quality, compliant and customer-focused Building Control service, providing specialist technical expertise on complex and high-risk construction projects.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Support the strategic leadership and operational management of the Building Control service.
• Provide specialist Class 3 Building Control expertise on complex and high-risk projects.
• Oversee assessment of plans, inspections and approvals for building control applications.
• Contribute to policy development, technical standards and implementation of regulatory changes.
• Represent the Council at meetings, hearings, project discussions and stakeholder consultations.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Registered Class 3 Building Control Specialist, or eligible to operate at this level.
• Experience working on complex or high-risk buildings / construction projects.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent - Desirable. 
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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