Building Standards Compliance Plan Officer in Livingston

Are you interested in playing a key role in strengthening compliance with Scotland's building regulations and standards? Building Standards Division is seeking a Construction Professional with practical experience in the building standards system to support high-profile work and engage with local government and construction industry stakeholders. The division develops and maintains Scotland’s building standards legislation and policy, with current priorities including strengthening the system following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations and delivering improvements through the Building Standards Futures Board programme.

In this rewarding role, you will help develop and implement policy, legislation and guidance that supports compliance with building regulations and digital development. Working within the Development Unit, you will lead projects, collaborate with local authorities, industry stakeholders and Scottish Government colleagues, and contribute to ensuring Scotland’s buildings are safe, sustainable and energy efficient.

• Develop, implement, review and refine policy on compliance with building regulations, delivering on requirements of the Ministerial Working Groups on Building and Fire Safety and Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report.
• Develop and introduce practical solutions for delivering these policy requirements with stakeholders such as LABSS, SBSH, SFT and Professional bodies within Scotland’s construction industry.
• Prepare legal instructions for changes to secondary legislation and support work to amend provisions introducing the compliance plan approach in the Building (Scotland) Act 2003.
• Engage with local authority building standards teams to guide development of their back office systems to allow the implementation of a strengthened building standards systems consistently and in preparation for wider digitalisation.
• Maintain building regulations and statutory guidance through research, reviews and engagement.
• Deal with a diverse range of issues presented by local authorities, the Scottish Building Standards Hub, industry, professional bodies and the public, and navigate responses to drive policy implementation forward.

A professional qualification related to building standards or construction is required. Other qualifications equivalent to these may also be acceptable; if you are in any doubt please contact to discuss.

• Communicating and influencing – level 3
• Leadership – level 3
• Working Together – level 3

• In depth knowledge of the Scottish Building Standards system, the Building (Scotland) Act 2003, subordinate legislation and guidance and how these relate to wider strategies and policies.
• Delivering change – capable of engaging in initiatives designed to improve policy, project or service delivery and able to lead and contribute to the delivery of change in a national context.
• Project management – applies project management approaches to deliver an activity, process or event. Ability to lead and support teamwork on specific tasks as detailed in the team delivery plan.

Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet each of the 3 Experience criteria listed in the Success Profile above. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation.

Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.

As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service observing the Civil Service Code and working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits.

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid‑compatible roles should aim to work in‑person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.

Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre‑employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).

We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.

Apply before: Tuesday 4th August (23:55)