Job Description Job Description
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following 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. xrnqpay 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: 18 September 2026
Starting Salary: £52,478.40
£27.84 per hour
36.25 hours per week
Interviews to be held on week commencing 28 September 2026
For further information contact: William Clark, Development Management & Building Standards Manager at William.
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