This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our Building Standards team at Stirling Council. We are seeking a motivated and driven individual with good values and a genuine interest in building standards and the built environment.
We are looking to recruit a Building Standards Inspector who will carry out all aspects of the building standards function. This will include, compiling reports, site verification inspections, completion submission inspections, assisting with dangerous buildings, enforcement, and also provide advice to agents, developers, and customers. You will possess good written and verbal communications skills.
You must have a good standard of written and spoken English, good digital skills, be able to prioritise and manage workload effectively, work well under pressure and as part of a team, and demonstrate a customer-focused approach. The post is site based and will involve working remotely in all weather conditions.
Your responsibilities will include assisting the Building Standards Team leader/Co-Ordinator in the day-to-day operation of the building standards service and to contribute to the successful delivery of Council and service targets, the National Performance Framework criteria and the overall service performance.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Job Description
Salary Additional Information
Stirling Information February
The Benefits
1. 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
2. Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
3. Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
4. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit
5. Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
6. Carers Leave
7. Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
8. Access to Health & Wellbeing support
9. Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
10. Cycle to Work Scheme
11. Lift share Scheme
12. Car Lease Scheme
13. Technology Benefit Scheme
Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the post please contact John-Paul Breslin on or Iain Bowden on