Building Inspector

SOCOTEC UK Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Building Inspector to join a dynamic Building Control team in London. This role offers the chance to work on some of the UK's most iconic structures, providing exposure to innovative projects and an opportunity for professional growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and relationship-building skills, along with a self-starting attitude. As part of a large team of experts, you will receive mentorship and support to enhance your career. If you are passionate about contributing to exciting projects and delivering excellence in client care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family-friendly support

Death in service benefit

Employee benefits and discounts app

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Demonstrated membership of RICS, CABE, or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside designers, project managers, and clients on iconic buildings.
• Solve complex issues through analysis and develop suitable solutions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-starting attitude

Education

Membership of RICS or CABE

Equivalent qualification or suitable experience

Job description

Building Inspector (RBI) London

We are looking for a Building Inspector to join our Building Control team. The team works alongside global leading designers, project managers, developers, and clients including social media and tech giants, world-leading financial and legal firms, and government bodies. We are seeking RBI’s across all levels who are seeking a new and rewarding career and who enjoy working within a well-structured and amazing team environment.

At SOCOTEC we can give you exposure to some of the most exciting and innovative projects. You will be working on some of the country's most iconic buildings such as the ‘Cheese Grater’ 22 Bishopsgate, ‘The Walkie Talkie’, and the Gherkin, with consultants who are at the top of their profession. We have a significant number of RBI surveyors and through supervision, we can help you extend your knowledge and experience, helping with your long-term development.

We understand that we deliver excellence to our customers by having the very best people. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and get exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

1. Membership of RICS, CABE, or equivalent (or qualified by suitable experience), ensuring CPD requirements are met thereafter to broaden and develop skills.
2. Ideally demonstrating compliance through registering as an RBI (all levels will be considered).
3. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
4. Ability to build relationships with clients and deliver excellent client care.
5. A self-starting attitude and an ability to work independently as well as part of a large project team.
6. Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, development of suitable solutions, and the implementation of these solutions.

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 28 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable, we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family-friendly support, death in service, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC; it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.