Principal Building Control Surveyor

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wokingham is seeking a Principal Building Control Surveyor to support the maintenance and improvement of the community's build environment. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with extensive employee benefits, including a generous leave entitlement and a competitive pension scheme. Join a dedicated team and contribute to major projects that enhance the quality of life in Wokingham.

Benefits

31 days of annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Access to a free onsite gym

Salary sacrifice car & cycle schemes

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of building control processes.
• Proven experience in managing building control applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and improvement of the build environment.
• Extend shared service partnership with West Berkshire Council.
• Engage with community on major projects.

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Principal Building Control Surveyor, Wokingham

Client: Wokingham Borough Council

Location: Wokingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Principal Building Control Surveyor to join our Building Control Service 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 market growth. We are looking to expand our team of senior building control professionals to support our commitment to maintaining and improving the build environment in our community.

New employees will be entitled to a Golden Hello payment of up to £6,000 (subject to successful probation completion and service commitment).

We offer extensive employee benefits including:

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

Our Area

Wokingham Borough, located in Berkshire, offers excellent transport links, a vibrant market town, attractive villages, and beautiful countryside. It boasts high-performing schools, international businesses, a strong local economy, and a high quality of life.

Awards

We have been awarded at the LABC Central Regional Building Excellence Awards 2024 and are recognized as a top quartile performing service nationally following an LABC Peer Service review.

Join us as we undertake major projects including housing developments, school constructions, and town centre redevelopments. Click the link below to apply or contact us for more information.