Building Standards Surveyor

Curve Style; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction firm in Dundee seeks a Building Standards Surveyor to support the Building Standards Team in ensuring construction projects meet safety and sustainability standards. Candidates should have a construction-related qualification, effective communication skills, and experience in the field. This full-time role contributes to exciting city transformation projects, with a strong emphasis on personal development and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry and knowledge of the Building Scotland Act.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to high standards of customer care.

Responsibilities

• Assist Team Leader in carrying out statutory Building Standards functions.

Skills

Building Standards knowledge

Effective communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office 365

Education

HNC in a construction-related field

Job description

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Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of new construction projects in a dynamic and ambitious city. Education, arts, and culture have been central to recent developments, while the city is also a world leader in the fields of biotechnology and digital media. Dundee is the UK's first UNESCO City of Design, it was named the coolest little city in Britain by GQ magazine and described as one of seven cities to watch by CNN. The Building Standards Team has a key role in transforming the city and has been heavily involved in the delivery of the £1 billion project to transform Dundee into a world‑leading waterfront destination. A key component of this project was the successful delivery of the Kengo Kuma‑designed V&A Dundee, which has attracted international attention. Further exciting and complex construction development opportunities lie ahead, with some forming part of the £300 million Tay Cities Deal. The Eden Project Dundee is a further example of Dundee's bold and creative ambition. You will be part of this exciting journey, helping to facilitate these opportunities and ensure construction developments within the city are designed and built to meet safety standards, further sustainable development, and energy efficiency. You will be based in Dundee House, work full time, 37 hours per week.

Requirements

• You will have an appropriate construction‑related qualification minimum HNC, or equivalent level of demonstrable competence gained through experience.

Responsibilities

• You will assist the Team Leader (Building Standards) in carrying out the City Council's statutory function as a Building Standards authority.

Candidate Profile

You will have experience in all aspects of the Building Standards role, in the construction industry, sound knowledge of the Building Scotland Act and associated statutory instruments, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams). You will have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, prioritise workloads, meet challenges and deadlines, and be committed to a high standard of customer care with a methodical approach to problem solving and sound organisational skills. Commitment to further personal development and training is expected. A driving licence is required.

Contact

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Stuart Lyon on 07423745411 or email.

Senior­ity level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Building Construction

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