Building Control - Team Leader in West Sussex

Job description

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

07729 468736

ben.johnston@confidoconsult.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Sussex

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English