Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: Up to £72,173 Per Annum (Depending on experience, includes £7500 Market Supplement) + Benefits
Location: Wokingham Borough Council
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 07/06/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 710338
We have an excellent opportunity for a Principal Building Control Surveyor to join our Building Control Solutions Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full‑time, Permanent basis.
As Principal Building Control Surveyor you will undertake technical assessments, ensuring the Council fulfills its statutory duties in relation to the Building Act 1984 and Building Regulations. You will lead on complex projects, including premises within the scope of the Building Safety Act, examine plans and carry out site inspections, and assess dangerous structures to implement immediate remedial works.
You will also provide mentoring and supervision to less experienced colleagues, including Trainee and Assistant Building Control Surveyors, while maintaining your Registered Building Inspector (RBI) status through ongoing competency assessments.
This role is ideal for a Registered Building Inspector holding Class 2F status who is eager to advance their career within a supportive framework. The successful candidate will be committed to achieving Class 3 registration within two years and progressing to Class 4 within four years, in line with the Building Safety Regulator’s competence framework.
Responsibilities
* Manage a portfolio of Band A and Band B development sites, including non‑domestic low risk schemes (including new applications)
* Provide accurate information, advice, and professional support to businesses and/or individuals in accordance with the inspection framework
* Support and supervise, in accordance with the management framework, other members of the team including, where agreed, the delegation of plan checking, site inspections and other duties
* Liaise and/or consult with external agencies, stakeholders, statutory undertakers and members of the public as necessary to ensure a seamless approach to the provision of guidance and service delivery
* Understand the vision, values, and strategic priorities of the Council so that officers are engaged and motivated to deliver the Council’s strategic plan
* Positively contribute to a strong, efficient, and effective performance culture with a focus on service excellence
Candidate Requirements
* Hold Registered Building Inspector status at Class 2F level
* Professional Building Control Qualification (RICS, CABE or equivalent)
* Building Control experience with working knowledge of building regulations and legislation
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Strong organisation and prioritising skills
* Strong focus for service excellence
Benefits
* 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
* Employee Networks
* and more!
* Golden Hello Payment – Up to £6,000, subject to successful completion of probation and length of service commitment
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. We are home to a range of high performing schools, 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.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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