Wokingham Borough Council - Building Control Surveyor (Domestic and General Level)

Wokingham Borough Council; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Principal Building Control Surveyor for a full-time, permanent role. The position offers a Golden Hello payment of up to £6,000 alongside support for career growth and a range of employee benefits. Join a team dedicated to improving the build environment through major projects, including housing developments and school constructions. Suitable candidates must hold a professional qualification and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Golden Hello payment up to £6,000

Support for career growth

Extensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Registered with the Building Safety Regulator at minimum Class 2F: Building Inspector.
• Working towards Class 3 registration.
• Experience with building regulations and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Join in delivering high-quality services and projects.
• Support the investment in service delivery and commitment to improving the build environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Organization skills

Prioritization skills

Service excellence focus

Education

Professional Building Control Qualification (RICS, CABE, or equivalent)

Job description

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applications daily, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. All offers are conditional and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Shortlisted candidates will need to provide proof of right to work in the UK, and 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, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Principal Building Control Surveyor to join our Building Control Service 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 expanding our team of senior building control professionals to support our investment in service delivery and our commitment to improving the build environment in our community.

Golden Hello Payment

As part of our development commitment, new employees will be entitled to a Golden Hello payment of up to £6,000, subject to successful probation completion and service commitment.

Benefits

Alongside the Golden Hello, we offer support for career growth and an extensive range of employee benefits. Join us at this exciting time as we undertake major projects including large-scale housing developments, school constructions, and town centre redevelopments. Apply today or contact Roger Paine (Head of Service Building Control Solutions) at 07710064521 for more information.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Registered with the Building Safety Regulator at minimum Class 2F: Building Inspector, working towards Class 3 registration
• Professional Building Control Qualification (RICS, CABE, or equivalent)
• Experience with building regulations and legislation
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and prioritization skills
• Strong focus on service excellence

Join us in delivering high-quality services and projects, as recognized by recent awards and national performance rankings.