Senior Building Standards Officer

Job Description

The post holder will assist the Principal Building Standards Officer as required and as delegated in providing the Building Standards service within Moray. This will include meeting agreed objectives and providing professional advice, making decisions on complex/technically challenging applications for Building Warrant and Completion Certificates submitted to the Council and other Building Standards related matters. The post holder will also hold responsibility for some management tasks as delegated and supervise staff on a day to day basis in regard to operational matters.

 

Requirements

Under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure Check.

Responsibilities

Make decisions on complex/technically challenging applications for Building Warrant, Completion Certificate submissions and other Building Standards related matters

To act in the capacity as consultee on behalf of Building Standards Section to the Moray Licensing Team

Undertake a proportion of management duties as delegated in order to assist the Principal Building Standards Officer including deputising for the Principal Building Standards Officer as required

Contributing to the effectiveness of the Service

 

The Individual

Relevant experience post qualification

In depth knowledge of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003, Technical Handbooks and related Legislation

The ability to seek innovation in the development of services to public

Degree attainment in a building related subject*

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Numeracy

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and PowerPoint

Effective organisational and time management skills

Analytical abilities

An ability to accept delegation

An interest in construction and building related matters

Leadership or Supervision of Building Standards staff

Performance Management

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van

Proven ability to plan and manage own workload

Teamwork, team Leadership

Ability to relate well to Customers

Flexibility

Ability to form productive working relationships

Self-motivated and ability to motivate staff

Self-confidence

Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service

Ability to work in an open plan office

Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements

 

Closing Date: 4 September 2026

Starting Salary: £52,478.40

£27.84 per hour

36.25 hours per week

 

Interviews to be held on week commencing 14 September 2026

 

For further information contact: William Clark, Development Management & Building Standards Manager at William.Clark@moray.gov.uk