Working Hours
35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type
Full-Time, Permanent/Temporary
Additional Payments
Casual Car Allowance
Closing Date
10 March 2026
Closing Time
11.59pm
Interview Method
Face to Face
References & Qualifications
2 References (where possible 3 years' history).
The post holder will have a construction related qualification or equivalent demonstratable experience.
Casual Car Documentation
The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.
Driving Licence
The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Surveyor to play a key role in delivering high‑quality technical assessments, driving the completion of disrepair works. You will be the technical lead on disrepair cases from instruction through to completion. You will conduct detailed property inspections, diagnose building defects, prepare clear schedules of work, and manage contractors to ensure timely and cost‑effective delivery. You will work closely with Disrepair Case Managers, legal partners, repairs teams, and external contractors to meet all legal obligations and provide a responsive, resident‑focused service. Your expertise will help resolve complex cases, prevent repeat issues, and drive improvements across the housing stock.
For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Rebecca Oyelade at rebecca.oyelade@manchester.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
Essential Requirements
* Partnership and collaborative working: Extensive experience of working in partnership with and influencing senior Programme, Project and business stakeholders including the management of external suppliers and strategic partners.
* Planning and Organising: Excellent time management skills, creating own work schedules, prioritising, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales for own self and others. Has the ability to visualise a sequence of actions needed to achieve a specific goal and how to estimate the resources required.
* Financial Management: Ability to plan, forecast and monitor expenditure against budget, investigate variances and take timely action to address significant deviations.
* People Management: Can demonstrate how they and colleagues contribute to the vision and objectives of the organisation and how this defines their team and personal objectives; ensures that good performance is recognised and rewarded and that poor performance is tackled.
* Communication Skills: Writes convincingly and clearly, succinctly and correctly, avoids the unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language; writes in a well structured and logical way and structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience.
Desirable Requirements
* Knowledge of the Local Authority Social Housing and awareness of its regulations.
* A demonstrable knowledge of building construction, building standards, planning regulations, regulatory standards, health & safety and other legislation relevant to asset management.
* Knowledge of effective professional surveying service for major repairs, minor planned works and legal housing disrepair.
* Understanding of data management and Intermediate level of experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint IT systems.
* Management of small projects and an understanding of CDM.
* An understanding of working with in‑house direct labour organisations.
* Understanding and knowledge of the pre‑action protocol for disrepair.
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. 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, recognise 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, 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 jobs@manchester.gov.uk.
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
* 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.
For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Contact & Support
For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk.
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