NASMA SATTAR
Edinburgh,Lothian and Borders
Summary
Experienced professional with extensive expertise in building regulations and compliance, specialising in the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 and Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004. Proficient in building warrant assessment, site inspections, and construction technology, with a strong focus on risk assessment and public safety. Adept at stakeholder engagement, report writing, and technical documentation. Skilled in using digital verification systems such as eBuilding Standards and internal applications like Uniform and Idox. Committed to continuous professional development and maintaining CPD compliance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Building Standards Surveyor / Assistant Building Standards Surveyor
City of Edinburgh Council
Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders
07.2015 - 01.2026
- Assist in the verification of building warrant applications in accordance with the Building (Scotland) Regulations.
- Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans and statutory requirements.
- Prepare clear and accurate technical reports, assess documentation, and liaise with applicants, agents, contractors, and internal teams.
- Identify non-compliance issues and advise on appropriate remedial actions.
- Support senior officers with complex cases and public safety assessments.
- Maintain detailed records and contribute to the continual improvement of internal processes.
- Participate in enforcement activities where necessary, ensuring all actions follow legislation and organisational policy.
Technical Support Officer
City of Edinburgh Council
Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders
11.2007 - 11.2015
- Ensured customer satisfaction with prompt, efficient technical support.
- Provide technical support to the Building Standards and Public Safety Departments.
- Arrange Event Planning and Operation Group meeting with internal and external parties.
- Provide administrative assistance where required.
- Arrange procurements of services and products when required.
- Maintain and arrange personal diaries, including meetings, and site inspections.
Public Safety Officer
City of Edinburgh Council
Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted with inspections of temporary demountable structures for events such as Edinburgh Festivals, Hogmanay, concerts, sports events, community events, and small to major civic gatherings.
- Checked compliance with event safety conditions, and various types of licensing including public entertainment licence requirements.
- Conducted on-site safety assessments.
- Liaised directly with event organisers and production teams regarding documentation, structural certification, and safety compliance.
- Organising Event Planning and Operation Group (EPOGs) meetings with internal and external parties.
- Documented inspections using photographs, reports, and digital systems for internal records.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree With Distinction - Building Surveying
Edinburgh Napier University
Higher National Certificate (HNC) - Construction Management
Glasgow Metropolitan College
Skills
- Building (Scotland) Act 2003
- Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 & Technical Handbooks
- Building warrant assessment & verification
- Site inspections & compliance monitoring
- Construction technology & building pathology
- Report writing and technical documentation
- Stakeholder engagement & customer service
- Risk assessment and public safety considerations
- CPD compliance & continuous learning
- Knowledge of planning and regulatory frameworks
- Use of digital verification systems (eBuilding Standards)
- Event safety inspections & compliance checks
- Temporary structures assessment (stages, marquees, gantries, seating)
- Public entertainment licensing (PEL) support
- Crowd safety & ingress/egress planning principles
- Multi-agency liaison (Police, Fire, Ambulance, Event Organisers meetings)
- Site audits & risk assessment
- Incident reporting & enforcement awareness
- Working knowledge of Purple Guide & Green Guide
- Strong communications with event organisers & public
- EBuilding Standards portal
- Internal Applications such as Uniform, and Idox
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Plan-reading experience
- Digital inspection and reporting tools
Additional Information
Willing to undergo further training and professional validation.
Continuing Professional Development
- CIOB – Currently in the process of obtaining membership.
- LABSS training courses
- Other construction-related qualifications
Timeline
Building Standards Surveyor / Assistant Building Standards Surveyor
City of Edinburgh Council
07.2015 - 01.2026
Public Safety Officer
City of Edinburgh Council
01.2012 - 01.2013
Technical Support Officer
City of Edinburgh Council
11.2007 - 11.2015
Higher National Certificate (HNC) - Construction Management
Glasgow Metropolitan College
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree With Distinction - Building Surveying
Edinburgh Napier University