Surveying Manager

Make a Difference in Lancaster

As Surveying Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, quality, and sustainability of Lancaster’s Council Housing Stock. Your leadership will help maintain well-managed estates and commercial properties, directly impacting tenant satisfaction and community wellbeing. By overseeing timely and legally compliant inspections and repairs, you will contribute to a safer, healthier living environment that supports the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and climate action.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will lead and manage the Surveying Team, coordinating technical inspections across housing and communal areas. Your responsibilities include ensuring compliance with legal and financial standards, managing procurement and budgets, and responding to complaints. You will work closely with contractors, consultants, and other council teams, oversee asbestos testing, and maintain accurate stock condition data. Your role also involves supporting estate walkabouts and promoting a customer-first approach throughout the service.

You’ll Fit Right In If…

You hold essential qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely, HNC in Building Studies, and DEA – RdSAP, with strong technical knowledge of building construction and maintenance. You have experience in line management, excellent communication skills, and thrive under pressure. Your commitment to continuous professional development and understanding of housing safety regulations like HHSRS and Awaab’s Law align with our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership. Please note, this role requires a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Ready to Join Us? If you’re passionate about making a real difference in your community and leading a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what it’s like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment.

Why Work With Us Our Benefits• Generous annual leave• Local Government Pension Scheme• Discounted gym membership• Cycle to Work scheme• Car purchase scheme• Lifestyle savings• Health Care Cash Plan• Volunteering days• Wellbeing support

Flexible working friendly We welcome discussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–life balance.

Inclusive employer We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.