Building Surveyor - Housing

Milton-Keynes-Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great holiday benefits: 28 days + 4

Excellent pension (Local Government PS

Family friendly policies

Health cash plan and staff discounts

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting a Building Surveyor – Housing to join our Housing Maintenance and Investment team. You will undertake a wide range of surveying and project management activities to ensure homes are safe, well-maintained and compliant.

This site-based role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Interviews are scheduled for 7th October 2026 and we are committed to delivering high-quality housing services for residents.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, fire safety and building regs.
• Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication with residents, contractors and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Undertake building surveying and project management duties for housing repairs, maintenance, improvements and disrepair projects across the housing portfolio.
• Inspect properties and diagnose maintenance, investment and improvement requirements for disrepair cases.
• Work closely with residents, leaseholders, contractors and colleagues to resolve issues and meet regulatory standards and timeframes.
• Monitor contractor performance and completed works for quality, value for money, compliance and timely delivery.
• Prepare clear technical reports, specifications, cost information and recommendations to support investment decisions.
• Manage programmes of work to ensure on-time delivery within budget and standards.

Education

Building Surveying degree

CIOB or RICS membership

Job description

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Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Closing Date:

27/09/2026

Job Category:

Service Area:

Env & Prop (HRA)- HRA Asset Management and Investment

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32days 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.
• 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 - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Roles are either ‘site based’ or ‘home based’.

Site based roles are mainly based at the workplace, with the option to work from home for up to two days a week, depending on service needs.

Home based roles are mainly based at home, with the expectation of attending the workplace up to one day a week.

The working arrangement for each role is set by the manager, based on service requirements.

Job Introduction

We’re recruiting a Building Surveyor – Housing to join our Housing Maintenance and Investment team.

At Milton Keynes City Council, we work every day to make our city a better place to live. Our priorities include delivering decent, affordable homes and creating cleaner, safer and healthier communities. We are responsible for more than 200 services and are committed to providing high-quality housing services for our residents. Our values are simple: we are Dedicated, Respectful and Collaborative.

As part of our Housing Maintenance and Investment service, you’ll play a key role in maintaining, improving and investing in our housing portfolio. You’ll undertake a wide range of building surveying and project management activities, helping to ensure our homes remain safe, well-maintained and compliant with regulatory requirements.

This rewarding role is ideal for an experienced building surveying professional who enjoys working with residents, contractors and colleagues to deliver high-quality housing improvements and achieve positive outcomes for local people.

Site-Based role

This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.

Interviews for this role will be held on 7th October 2026

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

We take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues.

• Undertake building surveying and project management duties relating to housing repairs, maintenance, improvements and disrepair projects across the housing portfolio.
• Inspect properties and diagnose maintenance, investment and improvement requirements for disrepair cases.
• Work closely with residents, leaseholders, contractors and colleagues to resolve issues and ensure regulatory standards and legal timeframes are met.
• Monitor contractor performance and completed works to ensure quality, value for money, compliance and timely delivery.
• Prepare clear technical reports, specifications, cost information and recommendations to support investment decisions.
• Manage programmes of work to ensure works are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standard.

Ideal Candidate

• A degree in Building Surveying and membership of a recognised professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Building or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, or a commitment to achieve full membership within an agreed timeframe, together with demonstrable post-qualification experience.
• With strong knowledge of housing-related legislation and standards, you’ll be confident applying building regulations, fire safety and building safety requirements when undertaking inspections and surveys.
• Experienced in managing competing priorities, you’ll be organised, methodical and able to deliver high-quality work within demanding timescales.
• A natural problem solver who can assess risk, make sound decisions and identify practical solutions to complex property-related issues.
• Comfortable building positive relationships with residents, contractors and colleagues while providing clear advice and technical guidance.

Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If we offer you the role, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of your driving licence and vehicle insurance, including cover for business use. We’re unable to confirm an appointment until these documents are received.

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.