We have an excellent opportunity for a Principal Building Control Surveyor to join our Building Control Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, 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 continued market growth. As part of our investment in service delivery and our commitment to maintaining and improving the build environment in our community, we are looking to expand our team of senior building control professionals.  

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 

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. In addition to the Golden Hello payment, we offer full support and guidance for you to grow your career, and you will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: 

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays 

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme 

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline 

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts 

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office) 

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes 

⭐ And much more!  

Our Area 

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 including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. 

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 2024, and following an LABC Peer Service review, it was concluded that we are a top quartile performing service nationally. 

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, 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.