Graduate Building Surveyor (Housing) x2

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 role

Are 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 Role

You 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 For

• Degree (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 Information

You 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.