Surveying Technician / Senior Surveying Technician (Valuation Joint Board), Stornoway - HGH19284

ZipRecruiter; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional valuation authority in Stornoway is seeking a Surveying Technician/Senior Surveying Technician. The successful candidate will survey, measure, and collate property information for council tax valuation, and must have experience in property surveying and good communication skills. This role includes a competitive salary range of £29,717 - £32,557, with opportunities for higher earnings based on experience and qualifications. Applications must be submitted using the designated form due by August 20, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying and measuring properties.
• Familiarity in working with the public.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Survey, measure, and collate property information for council tax valuation.
• Travel between various work locations within the Western Isles area.
• Undertake a Level 1 Disclosure check.

Skills

Survey and measurement of buildings

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Highland & Western Isles

V A L U A T I O N J O I N T B O A R D

SURVEYING TECHNICIAN/SENIOR SURVEYING TECHNICIAN

Salary - £29,717 - £32,557

(Rising to £35,831 on TC3 grade)

Salary includes Distant Islands Allowance

Applications are invited for a Surveying Technician/Senior Surveying Technician at the Board's office at 42-46 Point Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2XF.

The Highland and Western Isles Valuation Joint Board is an independent public authority established by The Valuation Joint Boards (Scotland) Order 1995. We provide a professional valuation and electoral registration service for both Highland and Western Isles areas in respect of compilation and maintenance of the Valuation Roll, Valuation (Council Tax) Lists, and Registers of Electors.

You will principally be required to survey, measure and collate property information for the purposes of council tax and rating valuation. You will preferably have experience in the survey and measurement of buildings and land. Familiarity in working with the public will also be an advantage. Good interpersonal, communication and computer skills are essential.

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within the Western Isles area to meet the operational requirements of the service.

You will be required to undertake a Level 1 (formerly Basic) Disclosure check.

As a confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for this post.

Application form, job specification/person specification are available on our websitewww.highland.gov.uk/hwi-vjb(job vacancies)

Further details can be obtained from:

Jimmy McCarthy : e-mail: [e-mail] or phone: [phone]
Wojciech Kuzma: email Wojciech [e-mail] or phone [phone]

Please note that a HWIVJB application form must be completed. CVs will not be accepted

Closing date – Wednesday 20th August 2025