Swindon Borough Council
We are a local authority serving a population of over 200,000. It has a gross annual budget of over £400 million and employs approximately 2,000 staff. We provide a range of services across the Borough including education, social care, highways, waste and recycling, economic regeneration, library services, registration services, transport and a range of support services including finance, ICT, legal support and personnel.
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Graduate Building Surveyor (Housing) x2
Swindon Borough Council
Swindon, UK
A graduate building surveying role supporting property inspections, repairs, compliance, and housing improvements while developing technical expertise toward professional accreditation.Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.Your next roleAre you a skilled Building Surveyor looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking local authority?Are you a recent or upcoming Graduate looking to kickstart a career in building surveying. Join us and help ensure that every council tenant in Swindon has a safe, healthy and well-maintained home. If you are passionate about supporting residents, improving housing conditions and delivering excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you. You’ll join a supportive and ambitious team that is committed to improving tenants' lives, delivering excellent services and creating thriving neighbourhoods across Swindon.You will gain hands-on experience managing and maintaining a diverse local Authority property portfolio. Under the mentorship of senior professionals, you will develop your technical expertise, learn to identify building defects, and build a strong foundation for your professional accreditation.Your Next RoleYou will support the inspection, repair and improvement of the Council's housing portfolio, gaining experience across disrepair, damp and mould, compliance, post-inspections.Assist with property inspections, condition surveys and defect diagnosis.Support the review of SCS information, HHSRS hazards, post-inspections and customer modification requests.Help prepare specifications, technical reports and work packages.Monitor KPIs, compliance obligations and service performance.Learn and apply CDM Regulations and safe working practices.Respond to enquiries and communicate technical information clearly.Contribute to service improvements and customer outcomes.What We Are Looking ForDegree (or expected degree completion) in Building Surveying or a related discipline.Commitment to achieving professional accreditation.Knowledge of building construction, pathology and UK building regulations.Ability to interpret technical drawings and survey data.Competent in Microsoft Office and digital systems.Proactive, organised and keen to learn.Additional InformationYou must be fluent in the English language (as required by Part 7 of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).The role requires travel throughout the Borough and access to a vehicle to undertake property inspections and site visits.
Posted 12 days ago
Graduate Building Surveyor x5
Swindon Borough Council
Swindon, UK
A graduate building surveying role supporting the inspection, maintenance, and improvement of council-owned properties while developing technical skills toward professional accreditation.Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.Your Next RoleAre you a recent or upcoming graduate looking to kickstart your career in building surveying? Join our team to gain hands-on experience managing and maintaining a diverse local authority property portfolio.Under the mentorship of senior professionals, you will develop your technical expertise, learn to identify building defects, and build a strong foundation for your professional accreditation.You will support the inspection, repair, maintenance, and improvement of the Council’s housing and corporate property portfolio. Working under the guidance of experienced professionals, you’ll:Assist with condition surveys and defect diagnosis across housing and corporate buildings. Identify common risks, defects and compliance issues under supervision.Help draft basic technical work packages and specifications under expert guidance.Support the collection and reporting of data on service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and statutory obligations. Supporting budget tracking, contractor performance reviews, and invoice processing.Contribute ideas for improving processes and service outcomes.Learn to apply CDM regulations and promote safe working practices on site.Respond to routine enquiries, explaining technical matters clearly.What We Are Looking ForEducation: A degree (or expected completion) in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.Professional Goals: A strong desire to work towards professional accreditation.Technical Knowledge: A foundational understanding of UK building regulations and building pathology.Practical Skills: Familiarity with basic surveying techniques and the ability to interpret technical drawings.Tools: Competence in Microsoft Office and in house systems.Attributes: Proactive, eager to learn, and highly safety conscious.You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”). The role requires travel throughout the Borough and access to a vehicle to undertake property inspections and site visits.Your next packageAs an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Posted 12 days ago
Graduate Building Surveyor (Housing) x2
Swindon Borough Council
Swindon, UK
A graduate building surveying role supporting property inspections, repairs, compliance, and housing improvements while developing technical expertise toward professional accreditation.Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.Your next roleAre you a skilled Building Surveyor looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking local authority?Are you a recent or upcoming Graduate looking to kickstart a career in building surveying. Join us and help ensure that every council tenant in Swindon has a safe, healthy and well-maintained home. If you are passionate about supporting residents, improving housing conditions and delivering excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you. You’ll join a supportive and ambitious team that is committed to improving tenants' lives, delivering excellent services and creating thriving neighbourhoods across Swindon.You will gain hands-on experience managing and maintaining a diverse local Authority property portfolio. Under the mentorship of senior professionals, you will develop your technical expertise, learn to identify building defects, and build a strong foundation for your professional accreditation.Your Next RoleYou will support the inspection, repair and improvement of the Council's housing portfolio, gaining experience across disrepair, damp and mould, compliance, post-inspections.Assist with property inspections, condition surveys and defect diagnosis.Support the review of SCS information, HHSRS hazards, post-inspections and customer modification requests.Help prepare specifications, technical reports and work packages.Monitor KPIs, compliance obligations and service performance.Learn and apply CDM Regulations and safe working practices.Respond to enquiries and communicate technical information clearly.Contribute to service improvements and customer outcomes.What We Are Looking ForDegree (or expected degree completion) in Building Surveying or a related discipline.Commitment to achieving professional accreditation.Knowledge of building construction, pathology and UK building regulations.Ability to interpret technical drawings and survey data.Competent in Microsoft Office and digital systems.Proactive, organised and keen to learn.Additional InformationYou must be fluent in the English language (as required by Part 7 of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).The role requires travel throughout the Borough and access to a vehicle to undertake property inspections and site visits.
Posted 12 days ago
Graduate Building Surveyor x5
Swindon Borough Council
Swindon, UK
A graduate building surveying role supporting the inspection, maintenance, and improvement of council-owned properties while developing technical skills toward professional accreditation.Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.Your Next RoleAre you a recent or upcoming graduate looking to kickstart your career in building surveying? Join our team to gain hands-on experience managing and maintaining a diverse local authority property portfolio.Under the mentorship of senior professionals, you will develop your technical expertise, learn to identify building defects, and build a strong foundation for your professional accreditation.You will support the inspection, repair, maintenance, and improvement of the Council’s housing and corporate property portfolio. Working under the guidance of experienced professionals, you’ll:Assist with condition surveys and defect diagnosis across housing and corporate buildings. Identify common risks, defects and compliance issues under supervision.Help draft basic technical work packages and specifications under expert guidance.Support the collection and reporting of data on service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and statutory obligations. Supporting budget tracking, contractor performance reviews, and invoice processing.Contribute ideas for improving processes and service outcomes.Learn to apply CDM regulations and promote safe working practices on site.Respond to routine enquiries, explaining technical matters clearly.What We Are Looking ForEducation: A degree (or expected completion) in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.Professional Goals: A strong desire to work towards professional accreditation.Technical Knowledge: A foundational understanding of UK building regulations and building pathology.Practical Skills: Familiarity with basic surveying techniques and the ability to interpret technical drawings.Tools: Competence in Microsoft Office and in house systems.Attributes: Proactive, eager to learn, and highly safety conscious.You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”). The role requires travel throughout the Borough and access to a vehicle to undertake property inspections and site visits.Your next packageAs an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Posted 12 days ago
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