Interim Building Control Team Leader – Local Authority (West Sussex)
Location:
West Sussex (Local Authority)
Contract:
6 months (high likelihood of extension)
Rate:
£70–£80 per hour (DOE)
Start:
ASAP
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced
Building Control Team Leader
to play a key role in establishing and managing a new in-house statutory Building Control service for a West Sussex local authority.
This is a high-profile interim role where you'll be shaping a service from the ground up, ensuring statutory compliance, and guiding a small, dedicated team through a critical period of change.
What You'll Do
* Lead the establishment of a statutory Building Control service.
* Oversee data transfer and new operational processes.
* Manage inspections, notices, reversions & enforcement cases.
* Ensure compliance with the
Building Safety Act 2022
.
* Act as the key contact for developers, residents & stakeholders.
* Provide leadership and mentoring to a small technical/admin team.
About You
* Registered Building Control Inspector
(essential).
* Chartered with
RICS, CABE, CIOB, or IFE
.
* Competent to
Class 2/4 or 3/4
under the BSR framework.
* Strong local authority building control experience.
* Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join?
This is a rare chance to make a
real impact
by shaping the future of Building Control provision within local government. You'll combine leadership, technical expertise, and strategy in one high-profile assignment.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Ben Johnston
– Recruitment Consultant, Confido Consult