Building Standards Officer

Job Description

The post holder will undertake the verification of applications for Building Warrant and the acceptance of Completion Certificates, provide advice and guidance to enquirers and contribute to meeting the performance targets expected of the Building Standards Section. The Council wishes to appoint a fully qualified person experienced ideally within a Local Authority Building Standards environment; consideration may be given to candidates with lesser qualifications or experience of Building Standards.

In those circumstances such candidates would be expected to undertake study to gain a professional qualification. Salary placement and duties will be subject to experience and qualifications.

• Verifying applications for Building Warrant and Completion Certificate submissions.
• Providing information and advice regarding Building Standards and related matters.
• Contributing to the formulation and implementation of and complying with the objectives, policies and procedures of the Building Standards Section.

• Significant relevant experience ideally in a Local Authority Building Standards environment.
• Degree in a Building related subject (HNC along with substantial relevant experience may be considered).
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Analytical approach.
• IT skills.
• Negotiating skills.
• Self‑confident and self‑motivated.
• Working knowledge of the Technical Standards.
• Ability to relate well with all levels of staff.
• Willingness to work in a demanding position where a flexible and corporate approach is required.
• Willingness to accept direction/delegation.
• A commitment to deliver quality services to agreed standards.
• Ability to work in open‑plan office.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.
• Ability to work in different office depending on service requirements.

Travel will be required between various work locations within Moray; due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.

Closing Date: 13th March 2026
Starting Salary: £34,778.25
£18.45 per hour
36.25 hours per week
Interviews to be held w/c 23 March 2026
For further information contact:
Willie Clark,