We have an excellent range of opportunities available within our Building Control Solutions Team. Irrespective of your level of experience and qualification we would like to hear from you and welcome discussion on career progression and development. 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 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, if you’d like to know more about these exciting opportunities, contact recruitwokingham.gov.uk Closing date: 16th March 2025, 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. 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.