Building Surveyor

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Building Surveyor to join our Property Management Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-Time, Permanent basis.

As the Building Surveyor, you will manage the programme of property condition surveys and the delivery of capital building projects, ensuring building compliance with Health & Safety and legislation requirements. This will include contributing to the provision of a professional Property Services technical advice service to both internal and external customers.

You will play a key role in establishing and managing the Corporate Landlord Model including internal negotiations and workings with services and maintain constructive relationships with consultants, contractors, Head Teachers and Site and Building Managers within our property portfolio.

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:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of days 31 (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! 

Key responsibilities:

• To manage the delivery of capital building projects on the Council's operational property portfolio, ensuring building compliance with Health & Safety and legislation requirements.
• Project manage and deliver small capital projects (up to circa £500,000 value) associated with the planned programme of works.
• Ensure best practise is adopted by all contractors and consultants with respect to health & safety legislation.
• Update the central property management software system with programmed condition survey outcomes and planned works
• Assist the Property Services Manager with the management of the Term Maintenance contract including checking the quality of workmanship and the associated costs are in line with the agreed contract rates.
• Provide emergency support/advise and response to all our sites, which includes on site communications and resolution to resolve issues.

Candidate requirements:

• Appropriate professional qualification (i.e. CIOB/RICS).
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• BOHS – P405 Asbestos Management in Building and Fire Risk Assessment Training.
• Working knowledge of CDM legislation and associated implementation of proposed works.

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 schools, 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.

Click the link below and apply today! Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, contact Paul Simmons – Head of Property Management paul.simmons@wokingham.gov.uk. Strictly no agencies.

Closing date: Sunday 12th October 2025, 11pm

Interviews: Week Commencing 20th October 2025

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.

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.