At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the future of North Lanarkshire through exciting building projects and community development.
- Company: Join North Lanarkshire Council, a leader in building standards and community growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, flexible working, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and a commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local communities while advancing your career in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Building Standards or related field; experience in local authority settings preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50669 - 56329 £ per year.
LOCATION: Station House, 950 Old Edinburgh Road, Bellshill ML4 3FG
Come and Join Our Team at North Lanarkshire Council! Are you passionate about place making, supporting sustainable economic growth and making a positive impact? Would you like the opportunity to be involved in the delivery of exciting new developments to support our economic regeneration ambitions, including new AI data centres and renewable technology developments?
We are looking to grow our Invest NL team and have opportunities for two Senior Building Standards Surveyors to join our team.
Why Choose Us?
- Inclusive Vision: Our long-term vision is inclusive growth and prosperity for all.
- Exciting Projects: Support the delivery of major projects that transform communities, support population growth, create jobs, and boost the local economy.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a multi-disciplinary team to support potential developers through the statutory consents process.
- Exceptional Performance: North Lanarkshire Council is considered, by Scottish Government, as a strong performing Building Standards Verifying Authority.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing bespoke advice to potential developers to assist with the statutory consent process to facilitate increased investment and deliver positive outcomes.
- Assisting in the delivery of an effective service for Regulatory Services; dealing with all aspects of the Building Standards function including carrying out building warrant assessments, site inspections, dealing with dangerous buildings and working closely with Private Sector Solutions colleagues.
- Contributing to the review of and further development of the end-to-end process for statutory consents to improve the efficiency of the statutory consent process in North Lanarkshire.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Senior Building Standards Surveyor Degree or equivalent in a Building Standards related discipline.
- RICS/CABE Chartered Building Standards Surveyor.
- Considerable experience in Local Authority Building Standards setting.
- Experience of plan vetting and assessment of major projects.
- In-depth knowledge of building regulations and all other legislation allied to the Building Standards function together with varied experience and an understanding of the construction industry.
- Current driving licence is desirable.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in an out-of-hours standby service. You will be joining a dynamic and flexible team who currently operate a hybrid working model of home-working and office-based working at Bellshill.
If you are looking for a career with an exciting workload and an employer who offers a generous package of terms and conditions, promoting work-life balance and wellbeing amongst its employees, North Lanarkshire Council is the place for you.
Travel throughout North Lanarkshire and occasional travel within the Glasgow City Region will be part of your duties.
North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.
North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.
Senior Building Standards Surveyor (2 Posts) - REQ06568 - 484198 employer: North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and access to a comprehensive learning academy, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. The council's commitment to inclusivity and community support makes it a rewarding place to work, especially for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the local education sector.
