Technician/Senior Technician/Principal Technician

Job Description

Technician/Senior Technician/Principal Technician

Valuation Team

Location: Moray House, 16-18 Bank Street, Inverness

Salary: £26,499.20 - £38,456.60 per annum

Career Grade: Tech 1 - Tech 4

Hours: 35 Hours per Week

Build Your Career in Property and Valuation

The Highland and Western Isles Valuation Joint Board is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Valuation Team.

Working alongside experienced Valuers, Senior Valuers and Divisional Valuers, you will principally support the maintenance of the Valuation Roll and Council Tax Valuation List whilst developing skills in property inspection, valuation support, research and customer service.

What You'll Do

• Survey and measure a wide range of domestic and non-domestic properties.
• Propose valuations as required.
• Maintain property files and records to a high standard.
• Communicate effectively with members of the public, property owners and other relevant contacts.

Career Development

The Board operates a structured Technician Career Grade Scheme with progression from Technician through to Principal Technician. Support is available towards relevant HNC/HND qualifications and Associate Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (AssocRICS).

Principal Technicians who achieve AssocRICS status may apply for Trainee Valuer opportunities subject to vacancy availability and normal recruitment procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with incremental progression.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (17.5% employer contribution).
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.
• Occupational health and wellbeing support.
• Structured career development opportunities.

How to apply

Application form, job description/person specification are available on our website: Job vacancies - The Highland and Western Isles Valuation Joint Board - Highland Council

To apply, please complete the application, along with the Equal Opportunities form and send to ="mailto:recruitment-vjb@highland.gov.uk">recruitment-vjb@highland.gov.uk

Please note that an HWIVJB application form must be completed. CVs will not be accepted.

The Highland and Western Isles Valuation Joint Board is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory pre-employment check, including basic Disclosure.

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact: Wojciech Kuzma: e-mail: ="mailto:recruitment-vjb@highland.gov.uk">recruitment-vjb@highland.gov.uk

Closing Date: Friday 20^th November 2026

Professional Careers. Public Service. Property Expertise.

The Individual

What We're Looking For

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive and professional approach to customer service.
• Commitment to learning and development.

Experience in property, surveying, construction, local government or customer-facing roles would be advantageous but is not essential.

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within the Highland area to meet the operational requirements of the service.