Principal Building Control Surveyor (plus 20% Market Premia)

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.

We have a great opportunity for a Principal Building Control Surveyor on a full time, permanent basis.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

About you…

You are a motivated Building Control professional with solid experience across residential and commercial projects. Proactive and customer-focused, you are ready to help shape a service that keeps pace with industry change. You bring flexibility, clear communication and a practical, hands-on approach to everything you do.

Ideally, you have already operated at Principal or Team Leader level, but if you are a Senior or Area Surveyor looking to step up into leadership, we would love to hear from you.

About the team…

We are a supportive and enthusiastic Building Control team based in Bracknell Forest, Berkshire. Our work covers a diverse mix of residential, commercial and industrial developments, from major town centre regeneration and healthcare projects to large-scale housing. We pride ourselves on being approachable, responsive and committed to ensuring buildings are safe, accessible and energy efficient. With a focus on customer service and onsite presence, we work closely with developers and residents to deliver high-quality outcomes for our community.

Key responsibilities…

• Deputising for the Head of Building Control when required.
• Supervision and day-to-day management of other team members and caseloads.
• Undertaking Plan Checking and Site Inspections as necessary
• Maintaining and developing professional competence in accordance with the Registered Building Inspector Code of Conduct
• Continuously reviewing service-related systems and procedures and implement, where necessary, revisions to meet the latest changes in policies and legal requirements.

Our benefits…

• 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Our values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on Thursday 9th October 2025

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Laurence Stonehouse, Head of Building Control: 07939224329

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.