Graduate Apprentice Building Standards Surveyor / Graduate Building Standards Surveyor, Fort William

Job Description

Post Title: Graduate Apprentice Building Standards Surveyor / Graduate Building Standards Surveyor
Location: Fort William
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: HC03 - HC09 £22,659 - £44,790 p.a. (Salary placing will be dependent on experience and qualifications)

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Alasdair Murray Tel: 07767 670491 or Glenn Campbell Tel: 01463 785122

Job Purpose: The Building Standards team is responsible for delivering a range of services related to both its statutory duties under the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 and also that of its verification role, to ensure the health, safety, welfare and convenience of people in and around buildings; to further the conservation of fuel and power; and further the achievement of sustainable development.

The post holder will be familiar with Verification duties relating to Compliance and Reasonable Inquiry and will contribute to the development of the Operating Framework and Key Performance Outcomes for verifiers.

The post holder will be required to inspect defective and/or dangerous buildings and take the necessary enforcement action related to these statutory functions.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Qualifications:
a) Higher grade passes in English, Mathematics or Science or Technical subjects and,
BSc (Hons) in a construction related subject; and/or,
b) Membership of RICS/CABE/CIOB or a recognised equivalent institute.

Experience:
a) Candidates will be working within the construction industry and have knowledge of building practices and processes. and/or,
b) Several years continuous and recent experience with a Building Standards Authority with a sound knowledge and understanding of the Technical Handbooks.

Also:
Have access to personal transport; and possess a Full UK Driving Licence.