About The Borough
Found in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.
We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.
About The Role And Our Ideal Candidate
Help shape safe, sustainable, and inspiring places for the people of Kingston. From our historic riverside and lively market town to new homes and community spaces, you’ll lead a team making sure every project meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and care.
In addition, you will:
* Provide inspirational leadership to our Building Control team, fostering innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
* Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022, and the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator.
* Oversee plan examinations, inspections, enforcement and dangerous structures work.
* Develop commercial opportunities and partnerships, positioning Kingston as the “go-to” authority for building control expertise.
* Represent the service at a senior corporate level, working closely with elected Members, residents, developers and partner organisations.
We’re looking for a collaborative leader who can bring technical expertise and a people-first approach, with:
* Professional membership (RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent) and degree-level qualification in a relevant field.
* Significant experience managing complex Building Control projects, from housing to high-rise and commercial schemes.
* In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022 and the construction industry.
* The ability to inspire teams, forge strong partnerships, and influence at a senior level.
This is a chance to shape Kingston’s future, strengthen its communities, and grow a forward-thinking, customer-focused Building Control service in one of London's most vibrant, dynamic and fastest growing boroughs.
Salary note: We are updating our pay scales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives for April 2025. The new salary for this role will be £72,399 - £79,119 per annum and is effective immediately.
About Us
As Head of Building Control, you’ll lead a skilled team of Building Control Surveyors dedicated to ensuring Kingston’s buildings are safe, compliant, and high quality. You’ll manage and develop the service, promote best practice, and deliver a risk-based approach that meets the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator and Building Safety Act 2022. Working in an agile, collaborative council culture, you’ll inspire your team, drive continuous improvement, and maintain a safe built environment for our communities.
Building Control forms part of the Council’s Planning and Regeneration function comprising Development Management, Spatial Planning, Infrastructure Planning and Delivery, High Street Recovery and Employment and Skills. Planning and Regeneration is part of the Place Directorate and works alongside Housing, Highways and Regulatory Services, Property and Projects, Cambridge Road Estate Regeneration. We are currently working on three major council applications: the New Leisure Centre, Cambridge Road Estate Regeneration, and Murray House (a 45-unit later living and supported accommodation scheme).
Our Offer To You
As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential in a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We encourage ideas, no matter how big or small, and will support you through our dynamic and experienced management team.
Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable work-life balance, including:
* A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave.
* Three volunteering days per year in Kingston.
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements where applicable.
* Flexible and agile working with Google Chromebooks.
* Learning and development portal with courses.
* Discounts at local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres.
* Interest-free season ticket loans.
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Bicycle loan facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
* Zip car scheme.
* Confidential health and wellbeing and counselling support.
Application Process
Apply online outlining the skills, abilities and experience you can bring to this role. Please refer to the requirements in the job profile and ensure your CV is uploaded correctly.
We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate to boost productivity. We reserve the right to reject applications where AI-generated content is used in isolation and without personalised responses. We value authenticity and look for individuals who can demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role and our STAR values.
Kingston is committed to our core value of Transparency and this will be demonstrated during the application process and at interview.
The closing date is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received, so please apply early.
As part of our Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications to reduce bias, and we encourage a diverse panel during interviews. We are committed to removing barriers and widening workforce diversity. We are a disability-confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and guarantee to pay the London Living Wage.
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