Housing, Regeneration and Operations

The Housing, Regeneration, and Operations Directorate manages and delivers frontline critical services, while leading the delivery of the city's major projects, all of which help the city function and prosper. Whether you're passionate about housing, urban renewal, environmental services, or civic infrastructure, you'll find a wide range of opportunities to make a real impact. Our projects are diverse, innovative, and deeply rooted in the needs of our communities, offering you the chance to contribute to meaningful change every day.

Recent projects: Goods Yard

Goods Yard

Goods Yard is a recently completed mixed use development in Stoke, next to the railway station and Trent and Mersey Canal, on a site formerly occupied by the council. The council has redeveloped the site to create a new neighbourhood of 174 rental homes, 30,000 sq ft of workspace, independent bars and eateries, and a new public square.

Recent projects: Smithfield

Smithfield

Smithfield is a £200m mixed-use regeneration scheme that delivered high-quality Grade A offices within the heart of the city centre together with public library, build-to-rent apartments and 140-bed hotel, set within attractive public realm on the site of the former Smithfield bottle works.

Providing 217,000 square feet of grade A and managed office space, office tenants include BT plc, Livescore, David Group, Home Office, NHS and Staffordshire Police.

A place to grow

We believe in nurturing talent and supporting career development. Working here means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values your ideas and invests in your growth. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and community-focused teams who are committed to collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.

A culture of kindness and collaboration

We’re proud of our friendly and inclusive workplace culture. Our teams are known for their warmth, professionalism and commitment to public service. We celebrate diversity, encourage open communication, and foster a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Staff testimonials

Sam Holdcroft, Team Manager

Having worked at the City Council for over seven years as an Apprentice, Graduate, Surveyor and now Team Leader I have experienced firsthand how the opportunities within an ambitious authority such as Stoke-on-Trent can create endless career progressing opportunities. Throughout my time at the authority, I have managed the Councils diverse property portfolio and have worked on the delivery of various place-based regeneration schemes and development projects across the City.

Working within local government and specifically within the estates team at the City Council, offers a sense of pride and reward in being able to contribute towards the growth of the City and helping to shape it’s future.

The surveyor posts currently being advertised are looking for like-minded and enthusiastic people to support us, and we’re looking for two new members who want to work as part of a developing team to progress themselves and the City

Current vacancies

Stoke-on-Trent has secured over £100 million in investment to drive forward our ambitious regeneration programme. As a unitary authority, Stoke-on-Trent City Council employs approximately 4,600 dedicated staff who deliver over 700 services to more than 260,000 residents. Our Corporate Property and Assets team manages a diverse and dynamic property portfolio across the city, including both operational and investment properties, with a combined value exceeding £500 million. The city is made up of six historic towns: Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Stoke and Tunstall. We are a city built on strengths, proud of our heritage and confident in our future - and you’ll be part of a team that’s improving lives by creating better places.

Estates surveyor vacancies

Salary: £45,091 - £48,226

Following a period of transformation, Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking two estates surveyors to join our dedicated Corporate Property and Assets Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a wide-ranging portfolio of exciting projects and play a key role in shaping the future of Stoke-on-Trent. These roles are central to leading and supporting initiatives that enhance the structural development of the city for our residents, and will be instrumental in enriching communities across Stoke-on-Trent.