Building Standards Surveyor - DEE06204

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority based in Dundee is seeking a professional to support construction projects and ensure compliance with building standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience within the construction industry. Key responsibilities include assisting the Team Leader in meeting statutory functions and promoting high customer care standards. This role offers a full-time position with 37 hours per week in a dynamic and ambitious work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry and knowledge of the Building Scotland Act.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Committed to high standards of customer care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Leader (Building Standards) in fulfilling statutory functions.
• Ensure construction developments meet safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer care

Problem-solving

Education

HNC or equivalent in a construction-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Word

Excel

Teams

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.

Please contact Stuart Lyon on 07423745411 or email [e-mail] for any queries regarding this vacancy.

Requirements

• Appropriate construction related qualification minimum HNC, or equivalent level of demonstrable competence gained through experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 have commitment to further personal development and training. A driving licence is required.