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Senior Building Control Surveyor
Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)
Permanent, Flexible hours, Full time
No DBS check required
£50,240 - £56,530 FTE inclusive of 20% Market Premium, £706 London Weighting and £963 Essential Car User allowance
37 hours
We are seeking an experienced surveyor who is committed to their development and eager to enhance their skills whilst providing exceptional customer service
In this role, you will manage your own caseload independently and support the Principal Building Control Surveyor in mentoring junior team members as needed. The ideal candidate will already be operating at a senior level, however, we welcome applications from motivated individuals looking to advance into a senior position.
We need someone who can maintain our momentum as we adapt to meet the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator.
You’ll become part of a proactive, customer-focused Building Control team that has played a vital role in exciting projects, including our multi-million-pound town center redevelopment, significant healthcare upgrades, and numerous large housing projects across the borough.
Located in Bracknell Forest, a thriving community in the heart of Berkshire and just a short journey from London, you will encounter a diverse mix of residential and commercial challenges that offer rewarding opportunities for professional growth. Our service emphasises an onsite presence and exceptional customer care, ensuring we are always accessible and flexible in our approach.
Having been recognised as the Council of the Year in 2018, you’ll join a dedicated team committed to collaborating with construction customers to enhance local safety and contribute to the ongoing regeneration of our town, transforming it into a premier shopping destination and creating modern housing solutions.
Key responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Principal Building Control Surveyor to deliver building control services in designated areas.
- Conduct thorough plan checks.
- Perform site inspections.
- Manage hoarding/scaffold licenses and assess dangerous structures.
- Engage in professional development to achieve the necessary qualifications for BSR validation
Our benefits include…
- Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).
- Annual leave purchase policy.
- Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.
- An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).
- A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.
- Staff dental and health plans.
- Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
- Supermarket discount.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on Friday 29th November 2024
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:
Barry Flavin, Head of Building Control and Land Charges: Phone Number: 01344 354100
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
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.
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