Senior Building Control Team Leader

Job Title: Senior Building Control Team Leader

Location: Crawley

Contract Type: Temporary (6 months initially, with potential to extend)

Rate: £75/hour (indicative, dependent on experience)

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Building Control Team Leader for a high-profile interim assignment. This is a pivotal role leading the establishment of a new in-house Building Control service, ensuring statutory compliance and smooth transition of services ahead of a critical October 2025 deadline.

• Lead the creation of a statutory minimum Building Control service.
• Manage the transition of services from an existing shared arrangement.
• Oversee statutory compliance under the Building Act 1984 and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Carry a caseload of inspections, applications, reversions, and enforcement cases.
• Supervise a small team, providing professional guidance and ensuring high standards.
• Act as the key point of contact for developers, residents, and regulatory bodies.

• Registered Building Control Inspector (Class 3 or 4).
• Full professional membership with RICS, CABE, CIOB, or MIoF.
• Extensive experience in local authority Building Control.
• Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, including complex/high-risk buildings.
• Proven leadership, team management, and service delivery skills.

• Experience in service transitions or restructuring within a local authority setting.
• Familiarity with data migration and integration processes.
• Knowledge of water neutrality issues affecting development in the Sussex region.

This is a unique opportunity to take a strategic leadership role at a critical time, shaping the future of Building Control provision and ensuring continuity of statutory services.