Domestic & General Level Building Control Surveyor

Wokingham Borough Council; South Shields; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is looking for experienced Building Control Surveyors to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary of up to £63,575 per annum, along with additional benefits including a Golden Hello payment of up to £6,000. Enjoy generous annual leave, a local government pension scheme, and support to grow your career in a thriving community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 31 days

Local government pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on local services

Free onsite gym access

Salary sacrifice car & cycle schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in building control surveying.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Join the Building Control Service on a full-time basis.
• Contribute to the development of the community's built environment.
• Work as part of a team to ensure quality service delivery.

Job description

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council

Salary: Up to £63,575 Per Annum (Depending on experience, includes £7500 Market Supplement) + Benefits

Location: Wokingham

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week.

DBS Check: No

Closing Date: 24/08/2025 at 23:00

Reference: 710143 / 710339

We have excellent opportunities available for both Domestic and General Level Building Control Surveyors to join our Building Control Service 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 surveyors.

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).

Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but its a fantastic time to join our team. In addition to the Golden Hello payment, we offer full support and guidance for you to grow your career and you will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
• An excellent local government pension scheme
• An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• A range of local & lifestyle discounts
• Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
• Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
• And much more!
  
  

Our Area

Wokingham 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.

Were home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Awards

Were passionate about providing a high-quality service and delivering on projects and have recently been Award Winners at the LABC Central Regional Building Excellence Awards 2024, and following an LABC Peer Service review, it was concluded that we are a top quartile performing service nationally.

There isnt a better time to join our team as we undertake a diverse portfolio of major projects including large-scale housing developments, school developments and town centre redevelopment, so click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, if youd like to know more about these exciting opportunities, contact .

Closing date: Sunday 24th August 2025, 11pm

Interviews: TBC

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.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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