Assistant Director,
Building Control
Salary: Up to £108,000
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham
Are you ready to lead one of London’s most high-profile and ambitious Building Control services? Hammersmith & Fulham is seeking an outstanding Assistant Director of Building Control to drive excellence, innovation, and safety across a borough experiencing significant growth and transformation.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established and respected Building Control team in the heart of London. With the borough set to host the HS2 station and a wealth of high-profile developments, H&F is a dynamic, London borough with exceptional growth potential.
As Assistant Director of Building Control, you will oversee a dedicated team of professionals ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and innovation. Your leadership will be instrumental in managing diverse challenges, from large-scale regeneration projects to heritage conservation. You will work closely with developers, architects, and the new Building Safety Regulator, playing a pivotal role in shaping the built environment while ensuring the highest standards of fire and structural safety.
You will be responsible for the full range of statutory building control functions, including the implementation of the Building Safety Act, dangerous structures, and safety at sports grounds. Your remit will include ensuring the borough has the required number of Registered Building Inspectors, overseeing temporary structure licences, and collecting the Building Safety Levy.
As a key strategic leader, you will also advise on major planning applications, ensure compliance with new carbon reduction policies, and contribute to wider corporate objectives. Working closely with senior officers in a politically led organisation, you will need to navigate the complexities of public sector governance.
About You
We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader with extensive experience in Building Control and a deep understanding of building safety, fire regulations, and emerging construction technologies.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious candidate looking to step up into a senior leadership position. Whether you are already operating at this level or ready to take the next step, you must bring energy, drive, and the confidence to manage complex stakeholder relationships. An understanding of the political environment and a commitment to delivering outstanding public service will be key.
This is a rare opportunity to take charge of a high-profile Building Control service in one of London’s most exciting boroughs. If you are ready to make a significant impact, drive innovation, and ensure the safety and quality of H&F’s built environment, we would love to hear from you.
For more information get in touch with our recruitment partners at Tile Hill. Maud.Hollis@tile-hill.co.uk | Clare.Connor@tile-hill.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 9am Tuesday 22nd April
For a confidential discussion about the role,
please contact our recruitment partners at Tile Hill.
Maud Hollis, Senior Consultant
Clare Connor, Associate Consultant