Building Surveyor

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Additional Payment: Casual Car Allowance
Working style: Hybrid
Closing date: 11:59pm
Interview Method: Assessment/Face to Face
You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

As a Building Surveyor, you'll provide professional surveying expertise and technical leadership to support the delivery of responsive repairs, void property works, damp and mould remediation, major repairs, planned maintenance, aids and adaptations, and housing disrepair services across the Council's housing stock.

You'll help Housing Services deliver a high-quality repairs and maintenance service, ensuring homes are safe, compliant and well maintained for residents. Your work will contribute to improved resident satisfaction, effective management of housing assets, regulatory compliance and the delivery of Manchester City Council's housing priorities.

In this role you will:

• Undertake diagnostic inspections, surveys, post-inspections and prepare technical reports to support repairs, maintenance and investment decisions.
• Lead and manage the delivery of responsive repairs, void works, major repairs, planned works, damp and mould interventions, and housing disrepair remedial works.
• Monitor and manage contractor performance, ensuring works are delivered to agreed quality, cost, compliance and timescale standards.
• Work with Housing Services colleagues, residents, contractors, consultants, legal representatives and external stakeholders.
• Support housing disrepair case management, insurance claims, resident complaint resolution and the continuous improvement of repairs and maintenance services.

For queries about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Rebecca Oyelade, at [email protected] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role. This route is for vacancy related enquiries only and should not be used to submit applications.

We're looking for a customer-focused and experienced building surveying professional with strong technical knowledge of housing repairs and maintenance. You'll be confident managing competing priorities, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and providing expert advice on complex property issues. You'll be committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for residents, driving service improvement and upholding health and safety and regulatory requirements.

We'll use the following essential criteria to decide which candidates to invite to assessment. Use your personal statement to provide evidence of how you meet each one, supported by relevant examples:

• A construction-related qualification, or equivalent relevant experience, together with knowledge of building construction, surveying practice, housing repairs and maintenance, and relevant legislation and regulations.
• Experience of undertaking building inspections and surveys, producing technical reports, and managing repairs, maintenance or housing disrepair works to successful outcomes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience of working collaboratively with residents, contractors, consultants and colleagues to deliver excellent customer service and service improvement

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. 

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. 

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer 

• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. 
• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum. 
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events. 
• Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. 
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. 
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. 
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. 

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council 

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. 

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone. 

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme 

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition

 When You Join Us 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [email protected]. 

What we will need from you if you're successful 

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.  

Pre-Employment Checks 

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK.
• References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
• Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
• Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
• Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance:  BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information
• Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve. 

Other relevant information 

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. 

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