London Borough of Merton

Head of Building Control

London Borough of Merton Grade/Salary: MGC  - £69,807 - £74,790 per annum Closing Date: 12/11/2026 Permanent
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Summary: Head of Building Control (3523) | Merton Council Skip to main content Work for Merton Home About Merton Working for us Values Apprenticeships Early careers Leadership roles Adult social care Children's social care Vacancies Work for Merton ❮ Current Vacancies ❮ Head of Building Control (3523) Head o
Head of Building Control (3523) | Merton Council Skip to main content Work for Merton Home About Merton Working for us Values Apprenticeships Early careers Leadership roles Adult social care Children's social care Vacancies Work for Merton ❮ Current Vacancies ❮ Head of Building Control (3523) Head of Building Control Grade/Salary: MGC  - £69,807 - £74,790 per annum Location Civic Centre Full or part time Full time Contract type Permanent Occupation Planning Closing Date 12/11/2026 Ref No 3523 Documents Job Description & Person Specification (PDF , 287.07kb) Advert Text Lead the service that helps keep Merton’s buildings and people safe. As our senior Building Control professional, you’ll lead a skilled team responsible for ensuring buildings across the borough meet the standards our residents, businesses and communities should expect. You’ll provide the professional judgement behind complex and high-profile decisions, oversee dangerous structures and enforcement, and lead our response to the new Building Safety Regulator regime. With building safety undergoing its biggest change in a generation and major development and regeneration planned across Merton, this is a chance to shape a modern, confident Building Control service where professional standards, public safety and excellent customer service go hand in hand. Apply Share Candidate Menu Current Vacancies Register Login How useful was our website? Please give us your feedback so we can improve it. Feedback Main sections Births, marriages and deaths Business and consumers Benefits, council tax and housing Communities and neighbourhoods Council and local democracy Education and learning Healthy living Leisure, libraries and culture Planning and buildings Rubbish and recycling Social care Streets, parking and transport Services A-Z Jobs Contact us Legal Cookies Accessibility Site Map Privacy Notice Website Terms Staff Login © Merton Council 2018 . All rights reserved.
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #5252
  • Employer: London Borough of Merton
  • Location: London Borough of Merton
  • Closing Date: 12/11/2026
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-28
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