Senior Policy Manager, Building Standards - Hybrid Flexible

The Scottish Government; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scottish Government is seeking a Senior Policy Manager in the Building Standards Division to develop policies, guidance and legislation for Scotland's building standards system. You will work with local authorities, construction partners and policy colleagues to strengthen the system and implement Grenfell Inquiry recommendations.

Based in Scotland, the role involves liaison with Local Authority Building Standards Scotland, delivering improvements through the Building Standards Futures

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of the building standards system and related processes.
• Experience in developing policy, guidance and legislation for the construction sector.
• Ability to lead cross‑government and cross‑sector collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Review application of building standards legislation and guidance and develop improvements to the procedures underpinning delivery of the building standards system.
• Provide an effective point of contact between the division and Local Authority Building Standards Scotland and the Scottish Building Standards Hub for joint working on shared goals for the verification service.
• Provide support on recommendations arising from the Grenfell Inquiry on construction products regulation and assuring impartiality and accountability to the public in relation to delivery of the building standards system.
• Develop research specifications and deliver projects that provide an evidence base for improvements and carry out public consultation on proposals for legislative change where required.
• Prepare briefing on building standards related matters for Ministers and other parts of Scottish Government.
• Respond to correspondence from the public and construction professionals about the procedural aspects of the building standards system and providing advice where required.
• Administer statutory casework including applications for ‘Relaxation’ and ‘Ministerial Views’ relating to compliance with building regulations.
• Lead on an annual workforce data collection exercise to understand the challenges facing the building standards workforce and inform new policy approaches.
• Work proactively with the Competency Steering Group to deliver an interim competency assessment process for the profession and carry out a review of the new approach to inform future arrangements.

Skills

Leadership

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in built environment or construction related subject

Job description

The Scottish Government is seeking a Senior Policy Manager in the Building Standards Division to develop policies, guidance and legislation for Scotland's building standards system. You will work with local authorities, construction partners and policy colleagues to strengthen the system and implement Grenfell Inquiry recommendations.

Based in Scotland, the role involves liaison with Local Authority Building Standards Scotland, delivering improvements through the Building Standards Futures