Senior Building Control Surveyor (Full Time)
Posted 2 days ago by New Start
Salary: Grade 9, up to £67,029 (inclusive of a 15% Market Supplement)
Expires: 08/12/2025
Company: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Job Type: Full Time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Building Control Surveyor to join us!
Why Join Us?
At RBWM, you'll be part of a forward-thinking and dynamic team committed to building a sustainable borough of opportunity and innovation. We nurture engagement, empowerment, and wellbeing, creating the perfect environment for you to flourish professionally.
Professional Memberships and Support
- Professional membership of a relevant body (e.g. RICS, CABE, CIOB)
- Registration (and re-registration) with the Building Safety Regulator
- MyLABC membership
What You'll Be Doing
- Inspecting and regulating all building types (domestic and commercial) up to 18 m high.
- Reviewing plans and applications for compliance with Building Regulations.
- Investigating unauthorised works and dangerous structures-and taking decisive action where required.
- Mentoring trainees, including accompanying them on site visits, helping them develop the skills and confidence to excel.
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders, including councillors, agents, developers, and the public.
- Staying up to date with legislation to ensure our service remains trusted and proactive.
About You
- Registered Building Inspector status (or with an application in progress) for Class 2A-F.
- Proven experience in local authority Building Control, managing a caseload of Class 2A F buildings.
- Strong problem solving skills and the confidence to make sound, pragmatic decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Our Employee Benefits
- 32 days annual leave
- Free employee parking close to the offices.
- Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work life balance.
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
- Give As You Earn scheme.
- Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
- Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
What We Offer
- A workplace where your input is valued-and your development is actively supported.
- Engagement with varied and challenging projects that make a real difference to our borough.
- A role where no two days are the same-and your contribution has visible impact.
For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Brian Gallagher via or call .
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.