Senior Building Control Surveyor (Full Time)

Senior Building Control Surveyor

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.