Area Building Standards Surveyor - SBO08660

Job Details

Grade: 8A

Hourly Rate: £19.54 - £21.20
Salary: £35,672.14 - £38,701.64 pro rata, per annum
Contract Duration: Temporary until 01.01.2028
Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Role Purpose

A 3 year temporary contract opportunity has arisen in the Building Standards section for an enthusiastic person to assist the Council’s delivery of its statutory Building Standards service. You will process building warrants, assist in the inspection of works on site and deal with dangerous buildings.

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.

The position is based at headquarters in Newtown St. Boswells. A driving licence and regular access to a vehicle will therefore be essential.

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.
Type of drivers licence: Category B

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made to David Smith or Mark Philbin )

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.