We have a variety of excellent opportunities for both General and Principal Level Building Control Surveyors to join our Building Control Solutions Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time, Permanent basis.
This is an exciting time to join us as we extend our shared service partnership with West Berkshire Council due to ongoing success and continued market growth. As part of our investment in service delivery and our commitment to maintaining and improving the build environment in our community, we are looking to expand our team of building control professionals.
Golden Hello Payment
As a commitment to the development of our team, new employees will be entitled to a Golden Hello payment of up to £6,000 (subject to successful completion of their probation period and length of service commitment).
Building Control Surveyor – General Level 5-6 - £59,914 - £65,370 per annum (Depending on experience, includes £7500 Market Supplement) + Benefits
As a General Level Building Control Surveyor, you will undertake technical assessments and activities on band A and B building types, managing a portfolio of development sites from domestic and dwelling houses and non-domestic projects. You will examine plans, carry out site inspections, and initiate enforcement action where appropriate, ensuring buildings comply with relevant regulatory standards.
Under supervision, you will also manage a caseload of band C technical projects including, participating in the out of hours rota while maintaining your Registered Building Inspector status with the Building Safety Regulator. Contributing to the team's quality management system and mentoring trainees when assigned, you will liaise with a variety of stakeholders to deliver customer-focused service within a self-financing Building Control operation.
Candidate Requirements
- RICS or CIOB accredited degree, ONC/HNC or equivalent experience in surveying or building related discipline.
- MRICS/MCABE/MCIOB or equivalent chartered status with relevant Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirement.
- Registered Building Inspector status at Class 2D with the Building Safety Regulator
- Working towards and achieve registration with the Building Safety Regulator for Class 2F and Class 3 within a 2-year period and continue this form of validation and registration throughout your employment at WBC.
Principal Building Control Surveyor - £66,509-£72,173 per annum (Depending on experience, includes £7500 Market Supplement) + Benefits
As a Principal Building Control Surveyor, you will undertake technical assessments and make decisions on bands A to C building types, ensuring buildings comply with relevant regulatory standards. You will effectively manage a range of projects involving premises of any type, height, size, form of construction and method of design—including those within the scope of the Building Safety Act—examining plans and carrying out site inspections while initiating and dealing with enforcement action.
You will assess dangerous structures and implement immediate remedial works, act as a professional witness for the Council in legal proceedings and provide supervision and mentoring to less experienced colleagues including Trainee and Assistant Building Control Surveyors. Maintaining your Registered Building Inspector status with the Building Safety Regulator, you will contribute to the achievement of a self-financing Building Control service whilst liaising with a variety of stakeholders to ensure seamless team delivery of guidance, advice and service excellence.
Candidate Requirements
- RICS or CIOB accredited degree, ONC/HNC or equivalent experience in surveying or building related discipline.
- MRICS/MCABE/MCIOB or equivalent chartered status with relevant Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirement.
- Registered Building Inspector status at Class 2F with the Building Safety Regulator
- Working towards and achieve registration with the Building Safety Regulator for Class 3 within a 2-year period and continue this form of validation and registration throughout your employment at WBC.
- Working towards and achieve registration with the Building Safety Regulator for Class 4 within a 4-year period and continue this form of validation and registration throughout your employment at WBC.
Staff Benefits
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
- Generous Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week
- Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
- Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
- Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes
- Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
- Move through Menopause Course
- Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more
- Learning & Development Opportunities
Our Area:
Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.
Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
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Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Roger Paine, Head of Service - Building Control Solutions, via [email protected] (Strictly no agencies).
Closing date: 23rd August 2026 at 11pm
Interview date: TBC
AI in Applications:
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Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
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Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
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We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
