Assistant Building Standards Surveyor (Permanent)(Full Time)(2xposts)

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Assistant Building Standards Surveyor x 2

Renfrewshire is one of the larger authorities in Scotland with a population of 170,000 covering both urban and rural communities. Its area attracts major development opportunities and interests including Glasgow Airport, the major Riverside developments at Braehead and Renfrew, and the former Royal Ordnance Factory, Bishopton Community Growth Area together with an ambitious Council-led capital investment programme.

The post is based in Paisley and provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to the Council’s high quality service provision.

The Building Standards Team is part of Economy and Development department and delivers the Council’s Building Standards functions.

We are looking to recruit 2 assistant building standards surveyor who will assess building warrant applications, carry out site inspections, determine completion certificates 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.

GRADE06

You must be working towards or educated to HNC level in a relevant subject, have demonstrable construction knowledge, Effective communication skills, IT skills aswell as the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, respond positively when under pressure and work as part of a team.

Qualified to ARICS, ACABE or ACIOB and a driving licence are desirable but not essential.

GRADE 07

You must have an HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. Relevant experience within a construction related discipline and considerable construction knowledge is essential as are effective oral and written communication skills, experience of inspecting construction work, I.T. skills, and the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and respond positively when under pressure.

Degree in a relevant subject, Qualified to ARICS, ACABE or ACIOB, Relevant Building Standards experience and Working knowledge of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 and associated legislation are desirable.

Driving license is also desirable.

GRADE 08

You must be Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, have relevant Building Standards experience, a working knowledge of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 and associated legislation as well as having experience of plan assessment and inspecting construction works.

You must also have effective oral and written communication skills, the ability to persuade and influence effectively, I.T. skills, and the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and respond positively when under pressure.

Qualified to ARICS, ACABE or ACIOB and a driving licence are desirable. 

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.