Help us create safer, healthier and more sustainable homes.

We're looking for an experienced and customer-focused Property Surveyor to join our Housing team. In this rewarding role, you'll investigate building defects, damp and mould, disrepair and housing hazards, delivering practical solutions that improve residents' homes and wellbeing.

You'll carry out property inspections, HHSRS assessments and void inspections, manage contractors, oversee quality standards and support investment programmes including major repairs, energy efficiency improvements and decarbonisation projects.

Working closely with residents, colleagues and contractors, you'll play a key role in ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant and fit for the future while delivering excellent customer service and value for money.

If you're passionate about housing, enjoy solving complex property issues and want to make a real difference to local communities, we'd love to hear from you.

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 per annum (rising by 5 days with 5 years continued local government serviced), 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:

• Diagnose complex building defects, disrepair issues damp and mould and other property related hazards.
• Investigate damp and mould cases, identify root causes and oversee remedial works.
• Promote sustainability and environmental best practice by identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory standards and council policies.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent professional qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Asset Management or related discipline. 
• Experience of diagnosing complex building defects, damp and mould issues, and property-related hazards within residential housing.  
• Comprehensive knowledge of residential construction, repairs and maintenance practices. 
• Customer focused with a commitment to improving outcomes for residents.

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, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent 

For more information please contact Ellen Coombes, on ellen.coombes@wokingham.gov.uk or 07798 617 580.

Closing Date: 31st October 2026, 11pm

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.

However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.

We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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.