Building Standards Surveyor

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Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our Building Standards & Public Safety Team.

We are looking for a motivated and driven individual with good values and a genuine interest in building/construction.

Protective Services element forms a wide range of statutory and advisory services designed to protect public health and consumer safety through Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Building Standards functions.

Under the leadership and direction of the Service Manager, you may have a range of responsibilities, mainly within the Public Safety Team including:

• To support all associated enforcement activity and partnership working as directed by Service Manager/Lead Officer.
• Assisting in and be part of a Private Housing Standards or Building Standards Compliance and Public Safety Team or Operational Support Team as directed - assisting the associated Lead Officer in discharging the responsibilities of that post.
• To process, vet and inspect Building Standards applications in line with agreed risk protocols and to process and inspect licensing consultations, buildings in disrepair and grant applications as required as part of the Public Safety Team, Operational Support Team or Private Housing Standards Team.
• Undertake detailed on-site inspection services relating to Building Warrants, Grants, Licensing or Housing Assistance applications in line with internal Service protocols/procedures.

The Person

If you meet the essential qualification criteria outlined below, we’d like to hear from you:

• Educated to Degree Level (Building/Housing/Construction) SCQF Level 9 or SVQ Level 4.
• Experience in Building Standards & Public Safety.
• Knowledge of Building Standards & Public Safety Legislation, regulations and service delivery.

For further information please contact: Scott Davidson - Scott.Davidson-pl@fife.gov.uk