Graduates (Building Standards) - FLK12687

Falkirk Council; Falkirk; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

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Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.

Could you be our next Graduate within our Building Standards team? Building Standards is a key statutory role, and we are looking to give a suitable graduate the opportunity to join our small but award-winning team.

You will assist officers with the provision of professional Building Standards activities by supporting the team in day-to-day tasks including: assessment, inspection and processing of Building Standards verification, enforcement and licensing work.

You will help ensure the effective performance management of case work in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of key Building Standards objectives within Place Services.

We want to help you in your first career step. We will ensure the right person is trained up and developed in their time with us to allow them to contribute fully to the important work the Building Standards team does.

The ideal person for this role will be proactive, adaptable, and committed to making a positive impact in their work.

You will have a HND or above in either a property, building or construction related subject or other recognised relevant subject.

We look for core skills for all our graduate posts which are:

• Good written and oral communication
• Interpersonal
• Organisation
• Project management
• Report writing
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Computer skills including use of MS Office
• Ability to use your initiative and organise your own workload

The role offers hybrid working, allowing employees to work both from home and in Council locations, to support business needs. We promote a balanced approach, ensuring staff have the right environment to collaborate with colleagues while also having the option to work independently when appropriate.

This post is temporary until August 2027 due to a temporary project.

Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of real people, apply today.

As a Falkirk Council employee, you'll enjoy a range of flexible benefits.

For more information please contact Alan Watson at [e-mail].