Building Standards Surveyor - DEE06204

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Dundee is seeking a Building Standards Officer to support exciting construction projects that enhance the city’s profile. The role involves ensuring developments meet safety and sustainability standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, experience in building standards, and strong communication skills. A driving license is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Relevant construction-related qualification (minimum HNC).
• Experience in all aspects of the Building Standards role.
• Knowledge of the Building Scotland Act.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Leader in carrying out Building Standards functions.

Skills

Building Standards knowledge

Effective communication

Problem solving

Customer care

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

HNC or equivalent in construction

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of new construction projects in a dynamic and ambitious City.

Education, arts, and culture have been central to recent developments, while the City is also a world leader in the fields of biotechnology and digital media. Dundee is the UK's first UNESCO City of Design, it was named the coolest little City in Britain by GQ magazine and described as one of seven cities to watch by CNN.

The Building Standards Team has a key role in transforming the City and has been heavily involved in the delivery of the £1 billion project to transform Dundee into a world-leading waterfront destination. A key component of this project was the successful delivery of the Kengo Kuma-designed V&A Dundee, which has attracted international attention.

Further exciting and complex construction development opportunities lie ahead, with some forming part of the £300 million Tay Cities Deal. The Eden Project Dundee is a further example of Dundee’s bold and creative ambition.

You can be part of this exciting journey, helping to facilitate these opportunities and ensure construction developments within the City are designed and built to meet safety standards, further sustainable development and energy efficiency.

You will be based in Dundee House, you will work full time, 37 hours per week.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Stuart Lyon on 07423745411 or email [e-mail]

Requirements

You will have an appropriate construction related qualification minimum HNC, or equivalent level of demonstrable competence gained through experience.

Responsibilities

You will assist the Team Leader (Building Standards) in carrying out the City Council’s Statutory function as a Building Standards authority.

The Individual

You will have experience in all aspects of the Building Standards role, in the construction industry, sound knowledge of the Building Scotland Act and associated statutory instruments and knowledge of working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Office 365, Word, Excel, Teams.

You will have the ability to communicate effectively; verbally and in writing the ability to prioritise workloads, meeting challenges and deadlines, committed to a high standard of customer care and a methodical approach to problem solving with sound organisational skills.

You will be committed to further personal development and training.

A driving licence is required.