Why Southwark?
At Southwark Council, we don’t just talk about transformation – we deliver it. This is your chance to join a bold, values-led Planning & Growth team committed to innovation and driven to make a real difference for our residents and businesses across the borough.
Southwark is undergoing one of the most exciting and ambitious regeneration programmes in London, and you could be right at the centre of it. As a Building Control Inspector, you’ll play a key role in shaping a borough that is thriving with development, sustainability and innovation.
In this role, you will oversee building control applications for developments up to 20 storeys, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021 and associated regulatory frameworks while delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service.
What You'll Be Doing
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Acting as a technical specialist, providing expert advice to developers, architects, councillors and internal stakeholders.
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Assessing building control applications and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and safety standards.
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Supporting enforcement activity, dangerous structures work and corporate enquiries relating to building safety.
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Working collaboratively with statutory consultees including the London Fire Brigade and the Building Safety Regulator.
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Contributing to service improvements and supporting the Building Control Service Improvement Plan.
Why this opportunity stands out
Impact on a landmark scale
You’ll be involved in major regeneration schemes including Elephant and Castle and Canada Water, alongside Southwark’s ambitious programme to deliver 11,000 new council homes.
Cutting-edge development
Work with innovative construction methods and complex design proposals across residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes.
Championing excellence
Be part of a forward-thinking local authority delivering a high-performing building control service where growth, safety and community outcomes are at the heart of everything we do.
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Building Control Inspector who is motivated to make a real impact and help shape the future of Southwark’s built environment. You will bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership capability and a collaborative approach.
You will have:
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Chartered professional status with corporate membership of one or more of the following: RICS, CABE, IStructE, ICE, CIOB, IMechE, CIAT, RIBA or IFE.
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A Class 2 Building Control professional qualification.
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Proven experience working within building control in a city or urban environment, including large-scale residential and commercial developments.
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Strong technical knowledge of Building Regulations, construction methods and the wider legislative framework.
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Experience delivering high-quality services within a regulated environment, with the confidence to provide expert advice to a range of stakeholders.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to work effectively with developers, architects, councillors and internal teams.
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The ability to manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced development environment.
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A commitment to continuous professional development, with a desire to grow your expertise as legislation and construction practices evolve.
Most importantly, you’ll bring a resident-focused mindset and genuine enthusiasm for shaping Southwark’s future, helping ensure development across the borough is safe, innovative and sustainable.
We offer flexible home working alongside travel across the borough, supporting a balanced and collaborative approach to delivering our service.
Additional Information
Benefits
Working for Southwark Council – Southwark
This role attracts a £2,327 per annum non-cashable benefit, which can be redeemed against a range of Southwark Council’s in-house benefits and wellbeing offers.
Closing date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Interviews: w/c 4 May 2026
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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