Job Introduction
Our Housing Maintenance and Investment team plays a vital role in ensuring our 11,000+ properties are safe and well maintained for residents across Milton Keynes. We deliver repairs, improvements, and construction projects that make a real difference to people’s lives.
As Lead Surveyor, you’ll lead on housing safety, damp and mould management, and compliance. You will provide expert advice, manage complex cases, and oversee contractor performance to ensure high standards.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional with strong technical knowledge and leadership skills.
This is a site-based role
Interviews for this role will be held w/c 2 March
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Lead building surveying and project management for housing repairs, improvements, and construction.
- Act as technical lead for damp, mould, and housing safety compliance.
- Support strategic planning and continuous improvement in housing safety.
- Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Prepare reports for governance and regulatory bodies.
- Mentor and develop surveyors and supervisors within the team.
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds a BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying and professional membership.
- Experienced in Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and housing safety legislation.
- Strong knowledge of building pathology, especially damp and mould.
- Skilled in contract management and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Able to prioritise, make sound decisions, and deliver results under pressure
To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If you’re offered the position, we’ll ask for proof of your licence and vehicle insurance, including business use cover. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to confirm your appointment without these documents.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
