Job Description
Interim Building Control Lead
£80 per hour (Umbrella) Rolling Contract
Northamptonshire 3 days per week office attendance required
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Building Control professional to step into a Lead role within a busy and forward-thinking local authority.
This is a key interim position where you will take ownership of service delivery, support the wider team, and ensure compliance across a varied and technically challenging portfolio of projects.
The Role
You will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of Building Control Surveyors, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently and in line with current legislation and regulatory standards. This will include oversight across plan checking and site inspections, as well as providing technical guidance to the wider team.
You will play a pivotal role in maintaining service performance, managing workloads, and acting as a senior point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external clients.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support a team of Building Control professionals
Oversee a varied caseload across plan checking and site inspections
Provide technical guidance on Building Regulations and compliance
Ensure service delivery meets statutory obligations and performance targets
Act as a key liaison for clients, contractors, and internal departments
Support continuous improvement within the service
About You
Registered Building Inspector (Class 2 or Class 3) or equivalent experience
Proven experience operating at Senior or Principal level within Building Control
Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of project types
Experience managing or mentoring teams is highly desirable
Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role within a highly active Building Control environment, where your expertise will have an immediate impact. The contract offers strong flexibility with a rolling arrangement, providing both stability and long-term potential.
If you are an experienced Building Control professional looking for your next interim leadership assignment, I would be keen to speak with you.
Please get in touch to discuss further.
