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Building Standards Surveyor
Fife Council
Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom£43,437.09 – £47,604.34["Full time"]
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Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 5 October 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent - 2 Vacancies available
Salary: FC8 £43,437.09 - £47,604.34
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location: Fife House, Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
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which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate
for this vacancy. For more information, check out the
How to Apply
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of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be
progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked
‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is
available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement
[http://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement].
Job Details
We are looking for 2 experienced Building Standards Surveyors to join our
Building Standards & Public Safety team. The positions are part of our
verification team that manages around 3,000 building warrant applications
annually, ranging from small-scale projects to large and complex non-domestic
buildings. Responsibilities include the technical assessment of building warrant
applications and handling compliance inspections.
A link to the role profile is provided below, where you can find further details
about the position.
Building Standards & Public Safety is part of Protective Services, working with
Environmental Health and Trading Standards to deliver a variety of statutory and
advisory services focused on protecting public health and consumer safety.
Relocation assistance may be available for this vacancy and if successful for
the post, should be discussed with the Hiring Manager.
The Person
If you meet the
essential criteria outlined in the role profile, we encourage
you to apply:
• Degree level (SCQF level 9) qualification in a relevant construction related
subject.
• Experience within a Building Standards & Public Safety setting, including
knowledge of relevant legislation, technical standards, and delivering
verification services.
We offer support for staff who wish to pursue further relevant qualifications
and professional memberships.
Further Information
• Role Profile
• When preparing your supporting statement, review the role
profile and think about how you meet the
essential criteria Role Profile
[https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/351391/Building_Standards_Surveyor_A122-3.pdf]
• How We Work Matters
• Our employees are expected to display and promote
certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters
[https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0014/40127/OD12-How-We-Work-Matters-Framework-2.pdf] behaviour
framework for more information.
•
Employee Benefits- Employees have access to a benefits package that offers
discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Directorate Information
• Council Department information
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• Alternative Formats
• Job information can be made available in alternative
formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk
[transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk]
• AI
• We recognise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by many
people when they are applying for jobs and preparing for interview.
Candidate guidance on the use of AI in the recruitment process is
available here
[https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/94771/AI-and-Recruitment-Candidate-Guidance.pdf]
As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a
“blended working” arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional
office-working as required. While the significant part of the role can and will
be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend
office locations in Fife as required.
For further information please contact: Bryan Cassidy
• Bryan.Cassidy@fife.gov.uk