Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
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.
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.
We have an excellent range of opportunities available within our Building Control Solutions Team. We are seeking experienced Building Control and Principal Building Control Surveyors from class 2 level and above who are looking for a change or the opportunity to develop their career.
This is an exciting time to join us, due to the success and continued market growth, Wokingham Borough Council and West Berkshire Council have extended their shared service partnership, and as part of our continued investment in service delivery, we are looking to expand our team of building control surveyors.
Wokingham Borough Council is dedicated to maintaining and improving the built environment in our community.
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. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 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!
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.
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
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 and apply today!
Alternatively, if you’d like to know more about these exciting opportunities, contact recruit@wokingham.gov.uk
