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Ref no:
DGA12949
Published:
05/02/2026
Closes:
22/02/2026
Location:
Militia House, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2HR
Salary:
£32,475 - £38,031 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
36 hours per week

Advert

Building Standards Inspector (5/612)

Dumfries

£32,475 - £34,632/£38,031

 

Based in Dumfries, the post holder will work within the Building Standards team. We are looking to recruit a Building Standards Inspector who will carry out site inspections, determine completion certificates. assess building warrant applications and provide assistance to members of the public on matters relating to Building Standards with a clear emphasis on improvement, performance delivery and customer service.

 

You should be educated to a minimum HNC level in construction, or, possess demonstrable experience in a construction related discipline which must include experience of inspecting construction works. You must also have considerable construction knowledge, the ability to understand construction drawings and possess effective IT skills. 

 

You must have a good standard of written and spoken English, be able to prioritise and manage your time effectively, work well under pressure and as part of a team.

 

A clean current driving licence is essential.

 

Salary placing is dependent on experience and qualifications.

 

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact:

Brian Johnston on 07919 300742

 

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