Interim Building Control Team Leader

Interim Building Control Team Leader – Local Authority (West Sussex)

📍 Location: West Sussex (Local Authority)
💼 Contract: 6 months (high likely hood of)
💷 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
📱 (phone number removed)