Construction Professional and Technical Author (Procedures) in Livingston

Are you interested in a job that directly relates to the delivery of an essential public service that ensures our buildings are safe places to live and work? Building Standards Division in the Building Safety and Standards Directorate is looking for a Construction Professional with knowledge and practical experience of the building standards system to work within the Procedures and Workforce Team of the Practice Unit. The division is responsible for developing and maintaining the policies and legislation for the building standards system in Scotland. You will work across the division to develop changes that will strengthen the building standards system so that Scotland’s buildings are safe, sustainable and energy efficient. A key feature of the role will be frequent working with local authorities in their role as building standards verifiers, external partners in the construction sector, and policy colleagues in related business areas in Scottish Government. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the policies, guidance and legislation to ensure the building standards system remains fit for purpose. This is an important time for the division as it delivers key improvements to strengthen the building standards system overseen by the Building Standards Futures Board and responds directly to the recommendations in the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report, including development of legislative changes.

Responsibilities

• Review application of building standards legislation and guidance and develop improvements to the procedures underpinning delivery of the building standards system.
• Provide an effective point of contact between the division and Local Authority Building Standards Scotland and the Scottish Building Standards Hub for joint working on shared goals for the verification service.
• Lead on an annual workforce data collection exercise to understand the challenges facing the building standards workforce and inform new policy approaches.
• Work proactively with the Competency Steering Group to deliver an interim competency assessment process for the profession and carry out a review of the new approach to inform future arrangements.
• Provide support on recommendations arising from the Grenfell Inquiry on construction products regulation and assuring impartiality and accountability to the public in relation to delivery of the building standards system.
• Administer statutory casework including applications for ‘Relaxation’ and ‘Ministerial Views’ relating to compliance with building regulations.
• Develop research specifications and deliver projects that provide an evidence base for improvements and carry out public consultation on proposals for legislative change where required.
• Prepare briefing on building standards related matters for Ministers and other parts of Scottish Government.
• Respond to correspondence from the public and construction professionals about the procedural aspects of the building standards system and providing advice where required.

Qualifications

Construction professional qualification related to building standards is required. Other qualifications equivalent to these may also be acceptable.

Success profile

Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.

Technical / Professional Skills

Provide detail of your background as a construction professional, including any professional membership held.

Experience

Knowledge, understanding and experience of the building standards system.

Behaviours

Leadership – level 3
Working together – level 3
Communicating and Influencing – level 3

Skilled Worker Sponsorship not being offered

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.

Working pattern

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.

Security checks

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).

Equality statement

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

Application deadline

Apply before 23:59 - 12/08/26