Building Standards Surveyor

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

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement 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 section 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.

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

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• Employee Benefits- Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

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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 - [email protected]