Baltimore Consulting

Overview Head of Building Control - £650 per day • Inside IR35 • 6 Months • London Local Authority You will lead the Council's Building Control service, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and delivering a high-performing, customer-focused team that protects public safety and supports sustainable development. Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Building Control function, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation. Lead a team of Building Control Surveyors, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Deliver a risk-based operational strategy aligned with the Building Safety Regulator's requirements and the Council's wider strategic priorities. Represent the Council in legal proceedings, including Magistrates Court, and manage emergency responses to dangerous structures. Drive commercial growth through partnerships, marketing strategies, and service expansion beyond borough boundaries. Maintain ISO 9001:2000 accreditation and ensure robust quality management systems are in place. Qualifications Educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering, or equivalent. Member of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent, with a Building Control bias and evidence of meeting CPD requirements. Demonstrated competence in plan examination and site inspections, ideally in a specialist area such as structural, thermal, access, fire engineering, or external wall systems - working at Level 6A of the LABC Detailed Competency Matrix. Dedicated to obtaining the training and qualifications required to hold a Building Safety Regulator (BSR) licence in line with the Building Safety Act 2022. Proven leadership in Building Control within a local authority or similar regulatory environment. Strong commercial acumen with a track record of income generation and service development. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across internal and external networks. If this Head of Building Control role sounds like a good fit for you, please send your CV to We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please get in touch if you know someone suitable. Our clients are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be supported throughout the application and interview process.