We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Building Control Surveyor to join our Building Control Solutions Team, on a full-time, permanent basis.

Due to the success and continued market growth, Wokingham Borough Council and West Berkshire Council have extended their Shared Service and are looking for a Principal Building Control Surveyor (or those aspiring to progress to this level), to join us and manage portfolios of domestic and non-domestic projects.

As the Principal Building Control Surveyor, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across Wokingham Borough and West Berkshire, providing expert advice, supervision, and consultancy services. You will undertake assessments ensuring buildings comply with the relevant regulatory standards in terms of health and safety, sustainability, energy conservation, accessibility and design.

Golden Hello Payment

As a commitment to the development of our team, new employees will be entitled to a Golden Hello payment of up to £6,000 (subject to successful completion of their probation period and length of service commitment).

Benefits

In addition to the Golden Hello payment, we offer full support and guidance for you to grow your career, so this is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Principal Surveyors looking to lead on a range of projects, or for those looking to progress and obtain their Class 3 Building Inspector status.

You will receive a fantastic range of employee benefits which include a generous annual leave allowance of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years of local government service), plus bank holidays, an excellent local government pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, employee assistance programme, local and big brand discounts, a salary sacrifice car scheme, use of a free onsite gym and much more!

Awards

We’re passionate about providing a high-quality service and delivering on projects and have recently been Award Winners at the LABC Central Regional Building Excellence Awards 2022, and following an LABC Peer Service review, it was concluded that we are a top quartile performing service nationally.

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

There isn’t a better time to join our team as we undertake a diverse portfolio of major projects including large-scale housing developments, school developments and town centre redevelopment, so click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, if you’d like to know more about these exciting opportunities, contact Roger Paine (Head of Service – Building Control Solutions) 07710064521 or roger.paine@bcsolutions.org.uk.

Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2024, 11pm

Interviews: TBC

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.

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.

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. 

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.