At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality and safety in building standards while influencing community development.
- Company: Scottish Borders Council, dedicated to community growth and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with a focus on career growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Join a growing team making a real impact on sustainable living in beautiful Scotland.
- Qualifications: Diploma/degree in building surveying or relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 38400 - 41667 £ per year.
A temporary opportunity has arisen for an Area Building Standards Surveyor, based at Council headquarters in Newtown St. Boswells.
The role offers a diverse workload, real influence on quality and safety in the built environment, a strong focus on professional development as well as flexible working to support your work-life balance.
The Scottish Borders is on an ambitious growth journey, and you can be part of it. This is a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in Building Standards while living and/or working in an area of Scotland that offers easy access to Edinburgh and the North of England, alongside outstanding natural landscapes, affordable living and strong local communities. With significant investment coming into the region, including the Centre Parcs development near Hawick, new housing sites and town centre regeneration, there is real momentum behind creating sustainable, high-quality places.
For Building Standards Surveyors this means exposure to major strategic developments and inward investment; opportunities to support housing growth and place-based regeneration and the chance to play a key role in delivering the region’s economic and community ambitions.
If you’re looking for a role where you can broaden your experience and be part of a supportive and ambitious service, this is it.
You should hold a diploma/degree in building surveying or equivalent formal qualification, or substantial relevant experience in dealing with development applications, negotiations, plan assessment and dealing with dangerous buildings.
Essential:- A Diploma/Degree in building surveying or equivalent formal qualification or substantial relevant experience in dealing with development applications, negotiations, plan vetting and dangerous buildings.
- Proven record of relevant CPD training.
- A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal enquiries may be made to David Smith by telephone on 01835825022 or by email at dsmith@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Area Building Standards Surveyor - Council Headquarters - SBO10155 employer: Scottish Borders Council
Scottish Borders Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and ambitious work environment for Area Building Standards Surveyors. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to contribute to significant regional growth and community regeneration, employees can enjoy a fulfilling career while living in a beautiful area with easy access to major cities. The Council's commitment to diversity and support for Armed Forces Veterans further enhances its reputation as a welcoming workplace.
