The Highland Council: Building Standards Surveyor (Graduate Apprentice)

Job description

Post Title: Building Standards Surveyor (Graduate Apprentice)
Location: Drummuie Offices, Drummuie, Golspie
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: HC03 to HC09 – £23,878 to £46,410 – Placing will be dependent on experience and qualifications

Essential skills/abilities

The candidate must have achieved a minimum of 3 Highers at BBC or above (Subjects: Higher Maths and English at B; Higher Physics or other science/technical subject at C or above)

· The candidate must be computer literate with IT skills in Microsoft Office applications.

· Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Ability to work with minimum supervision but also contribute as part of the team.

· Demonstrate an ability to achieve results within targets.

· Be highly motivated and enthusiastic.

· You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Highland to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

· Ability to carry out site visits and building inspections.

· Ability to find solutions to problems and be responsive to change.

· Manage time effectively.

Benefits

Qualification in BSc (Hons) Construction and the Built Environment (SCQF Level 10)
Family friendly staff policies
28 days paid holiday, plus 7 public paid holiday
On the job training
Workplace pension
HighLife Highland corporate discount of 10%, available in over 25 leisure centres across the Highlands

How to apply

For more information on the job description, requirements and how to apply, visit Building Standards Surveyor (Graduate Apprentice), Golspie – HGH18677 | Highland Council | myjobscotland

If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team, Tel: 01349 868642 (24 hour voicemail) or email: Recruitment.Enquiries@highland.gov.uk quoting the post reference number – HGH18677.

Closing date : 12/05/2025