Graduate Apprentice / Graduate Building Standards Surveyor, Dingwall, Inverness (1 vacancy)

Highland Council; Alness; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Graduate Apprentice / Graduate Building Standards Surveyor to join their team. This exciting role offers a structured pathway to becoming a qualified Building Standards Surveyor, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Candidates will engage in hands-on training while enhancing their skills and knowledge in the field. The position promises a supportive environment with mentorship from experienced professionals, ensuring that you are well-prepared for a successful career in construction and building standards. If you are eager to learn and grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Aspiring candidates should have a relevant further education qualification.
• Goal is to attain a BSc (Hons) and complete on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Develop into a professional grade through structured apprenticeship.
• Participate in technical reviews and mentorship for career progression.

Skills

Building Standards Knowledge

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Higher-Level School Leaver

BSc (Hons) in Construction and the Built Environment

Job description

Location: Various Locations within The Highland Council, IV3 5NX

Salary: £23,878 - £46,410 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Graduate Apprentice / Graduate Building Standards Surveyor

Locations: Dingwall / Inverness

Hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Salary: HC 0 3 to HC09 - £23,878.40 to £46,410.00

Placement will normally be at the first point of the relevant scale, depending on experience and qualifications.

Contact: Scott Willox Tel: [phone], Tony Miller Tel: [phone]

Purpose

This role is suitable for candidates aspiring to develop into a professional grade. Initially, the position will be on a fixed grade basis, progressing annually as competencies are achieved.

This apprenticeship offers a structured pathway to becoming a qualified Building Standards Surveyor, enhancing skills, knowledge, and competence in the field.

The contract will outline duties, responsibilities, and the management and mentoring structure. Progress will be assessed through technical reviews by the Building Standards Management Team and Workplace Mentors, with recommendations to the Head of Infrastructure.

Qualifications and Progression

The starting point is a higher-level school leaver or relevant further education qualification. The goal is to attain a BSc (Hons) in Construction and the Built Environment and complete at least three years of on-the-job training.

Application Process

Please APPLY ONLINE. For offline applications, contact HR Transactions Team at 01955 608279 (24-hour voicemail), quoting the post reference number.

Equality and Diversity

The Highland Council values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders.