Senior Building Standards Officer - MOR12116

Job Description Job Description The post holder will assist the Principal Building Standards Officer as required and as delegated in providing the Building Standards service within Moray. This will include meeting agreed objectives and providing professional advice, making decisions on complex/technically challenging applications for Building Warrant and Completion Certificates submitted to the Council and other Building Standards related matters.

The post holder will also hold responsibility for some management tasks as delegated and supervise staff on a day to day basis in regard to operational matters. Requirements Under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure Check.

Responsibilities Make decisions on complex/technically challenging applications for Building Warrant, Completion Certificate submissions and other Building Standards related matters To act in the capacity as consultee on behalf of Building Standards Section to the Moray Licensing Team Undertake a proportion of management duties as delegated in order to assist the Principal Building Standards Officer including deputising for the Principal Building Standards Officer as required Contributing to the effectiveness of the Service The Individual Relevant experience post qualification In depth knowledge of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003, Technical Handbooks and related Legislation The ability to seek innovation in the development of services to public Degree attainment in a building related subject* Effective written and verbal communication skills Numeracy Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and PowerPoint Effective organisational and time management skills Analytical abilities An ability to accept delegation An interest in construction and building related matters Leadership or Supervision of Building Standards staff Performance Management You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van Proven ability to plan and manage own workload Teamwork, team Leadership Ability to relate well to Customers Flexibility Ability to form productive working relationships Self-motivated and ability to motivate staff Self-confidence Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service Ability to work in an open plan office Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements Closing Date: 4 September 2026 Starting Salary: £52,478.40 £27.84 per hour 36.25 hours per week Interviews to be held on week commencing 14 September 2026 For further information contact: William Clark, Development Management & Building Standards Manager at William. Clark@moray.gov.uk

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