Job Description To apply for this position, please click the “Click here to apply” link below. This will direct you to Stirling Council’s new recruitment portal, Oracle. If you are using the Stirling Council Oracle for the first time, you will need to register. Click here to apply This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our Building Standards team at Stirling Council. We are seeking a motivated and driven individual with good values and a genuine interest in building standards and the built environment. We are looking to recruit an experienced Building Standards Surveyor who will carry out all aspects of the building standards function. This will include building warrant assessments, compiling reports, site inspections, dealing with dangerous buildings, enforcement, safety at sports grounds and also provide advice to agents, developers, and customers. You will possess good written and verbal communications skills and also be capable of assessing complex projects. You should be eligible or working towards obtaining chartered membership of the RICS, CABE or equivalent and possess at least 5 years’ experience in building standards. You must also possess an in-depth knowledge of the building regulations and all other legislation associated with the building standards role. You must have a good standard of written and spoken English, good digital skills, be able to prioritise and manage workload effectively, work well under pressure and as part of a team, and demonstrate a customer-focused approach. Your responsibilities will include assisting the Building Standards Team leader/Co-Ordinator in the day-to-day operation of the building standards service and to contribute to the successful delivery of Council and service targets, the National Performance Framework criteria and the overall service performance. Where relevant experience in building standards is not met, consideration will be given to those with extensive practical construction experience in related professions such as building surveying and architecture where evidence and knowledge of construction science and legislative procedures can be demonstrated. Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the post please contact John-Paul Breslin on breslinjstirling.gov.uk or Iain Bowden on bowdenIstirling.gov.uk Requirements The Benefits 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life. Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service Carers Leave Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave Access to Health & Wellbeing support Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development Cycle to Work Scheme Lift share Scheme Car Lease Scheme Technology Benefit Scheme If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.