Building Standards Surveyor

Job Vacancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our Building Standards team. We are looking for a motivated and driven individual with good values and a genuine interest in building/construction.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Building Standards Surveyor who will carry out all aspects of the building standards function. This will include building warrant assessments, preparation of reports, site inspections, dealing with dangerous buildings and also provide advice to Architects, developers, and other customers. You will possess good written communications skills and also be capable of assessing major projects.

Your responsibilities include assisting the Building Standards Team leader in the day-to-day operation of the building standards service and to contribute to service performance. The post carries delegated responsibility for certain classes of building warrants and completion certificates.

You should hold chartered membership of the RICS or CABE, and possess at least 5 years’ experience in Building Standards. You must also possess an in-depth knowledge of the building regulations and all other legislation associated with the Building Standards function. A broad understanding of the construction industry is also expected.

You must have a good standard of written and spoken English, have computing skills, be able to prioritise and manage your time properly, work well under pressure and as part of a team, and demonstrate a customer-focussed attitude.

Where relevant experience in building standards is not met, consideration will be given to those with extensive construction experience in related professions such as building surveying and architecture where evidence and knowledge of construction science and legislative procedures can be shown. In this instance, the candidate will be assessed against qualifications and relevant experience and the salary entry point will be assigned against the Professional Staff Development Scheme.

Opportunities for development will follow the Professional Staff Development Scheme.

Qualification Held	Course to be Studied	Entry Point
HNC	HND/BTEC	3
HND/BTEC/ or part professional qualification	Degree / RICS examinations	4
Degree (non cognate) no experience	RICS examinations – conversion course	4
Degree (cognate); no experience	RICS professional assessment	5
Degree plus building control experience	RICS professional assessment	6

On attainment of full RICS or CABE membership the post holder will move to Grade7, and be eligible to move to a grade 8 post, subject to vacancy.

CLOSING DATE - 10 December 2024 

INTERVIEW DATE - To be confirmed 

Job Advert

Position Title: Building Standards Surveyor

Post Reference: Q267

Directorate: Place

Working from Home: Hybrid

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7 hours 12 minutes per day 

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position will be based on relevant qualifications and relevant experience. 

Requirements

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you. 

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.