Building Control Interim Lead Initial interim contract Immediate start £470 per day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Hybrid working - 3 days on site 3 months initially CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 20 April 2026. If you thrive on leading complex regulatory services, driving improvement and setting direction, this is an opportunity you’ll want to read on. As Building Control Interim Lead, you will step into a highly visible leadership role, reporting directly into the Assistant Director and taking full ownership of a critical statutory service at a time of change and opportunity. You will be trusted to stabilise, lead and enhance performance, while shaping a modern, commercially aware Building Control function that delivers value, compliance and confidence. In this role, you will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams, influencing senior stakeholders and ensuring the service meets both current and future legislative requirements. You will have the autonomy to make decisions, improve systems and leave a lasting impact, while working within a supportive senior leadership structure that values pace, clarity and results. This Building Control Interim Lead assignment is ideal if you enjoy interim challenge, visible leadership and outcomes that matter. Your Role as Building Control Interim Lead: • Lead and inspire Building Control services with full accountability for delivery, performance and compliance • Drive service improvement, transformation and digital innovation to enhance customer experience • Provide expert professional advice on Building Safety, statutory compliance and regulatory risk • Own budget management, forecasting and income generation, ensuring value for money • Build strong stakeholder relationships across partners, members and senior leaders Your previous experience as a Building Control Interim Lead: • Senior-level leadership within Building Control or Building Surveying services • Strong understanding of public sector and local authority environments • Proven success delivering change, improvement and performance turnaround • Registered Building Inspector status with BSR and relevant professional membership • Confident managing teams, risk, budgets and complex stakeholder landscapes This is a high-impact opportunity where your expertise will be relied upon from day one. The Building Control Interim Lead role offers urgency, challenge and the chance to make a tangible difference quickly. If you are available now or coming to market shortly, this is the right time to act. If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail, or know someone who could be a great fit, please contact George Batson on (phone number removed) or apply today. (We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so do get in touch.) Our clients are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Recruitment decisions are based solely on experience and skills, and reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the process