Principal Building Control Surveyor

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Principal Building Control Surveyor to join our Building Control Solutions team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.

As the Principal Building Control Surveyor, you will help Wokingham Borough Council and West Berkshire District Council deliver a safe, healthy and sustainable built environment for our communities. You’ll be the senior technical authority overseeing plan checking, site inspections and enforcement, ensuring that every building complies with the Building Regulations, the Building Act 1984 and the Building Safety Act.

This is a highly varied role where you will act as the first point of contact for complex building‑control matters, guiding junior colleagues, managing a portfolio of development sites and making decisive, on‑the‑spot judgments about safety and compliance. Working autonomously and proactively, you will lead technical assessments, mentor less‑experienced surveyors, and represent the Council as an expert witness in enforcement cases.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, organised professional with vast technical expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality building control services to join our team.

⭐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
⭐Employee Networks
⭐And more!

Key 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 2 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

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. 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.

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.

Click the link below and Apply Today! Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Roger Paine, Head of Service - Building Control Solutions via email Roger.Paine@wokingham.gov.uk (Strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Sunday 29th March 2026 at 11pm
Interview date: TBC

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.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.

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.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.