Building Inspector (Role 2)

National House Building Council; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Building Inspector to join their dynamic inspection service team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with builders to ensure that new homes comply with NHBC standards and regulations. You'll have the autonomy to manage your schedule and the opportunity to foster strong relationships within the construction community. This role not only offers a competitive salary and bonus structure but also emphasizes a work-life balance, with no weekend work required. Join a forward-thinking organization that values personal growth and offers comprehensive training to enhance your career in the construction sector.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)

Life assurance

Subsidised private medical insurance

Employee discounts platform

Equalised maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay

Qualifications

• Significant experience in house-building or construction is essential.
• A full driving license is required for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new homes to ensure they meet NHBC standards and regulations.
• Build relationships with site managers to prevent construction defects.

Skills

House-building experience

Relationship building

Influencing skills

Information analysis

Knowledge of building processes

Customer satisfaction focus

Education

Construction-related qualification (City and Guilds, HNC, HND, NVQ)

Full Driving licence

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Building Inspector (Role 2)

Salary: £40,600 – £43,700 (depending on experience) + up to 6% bonus per annum

Working location: Bishop's Stortford, Field Based

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Job summary:

As a Building Inspector, you will be a key member of our inspection service team, collaborating with registered builders to ensure homes not only meet NHBC Standards and Building Regulations but also thrive under your expert guidance.

Elevate your career by fostering exceptional customer relationships, championing NHBC's value, and making a lasting impact on the construction landscape.

What you’ll be doing:

Based from home but out and about every day, you’ll be working with our registered builders to ensure that the new homes they are building meet the NHBC Standards, Building Regulations and other relevant legislation. You will have the opportunity to build excellent working relationships with the site managers on your patch, working with them to identify and prevent construction defects. It’s an important job, helping us to manage our insurance risk and to create the very best homes for new home buyers.

You can expect full training and the ongoing support of your line manager and wider team. You’ll have control of your own diary and the autonomy to do the job as you think best. Your working day will start when you leave home (not when you arrive at your first call) and we won’t ask you to work weekends because we believe a good work/life balance is essential.

What we are looking for:

• Significant and relevant house-building or construction experience.
• Ability to listen, build rapport, establish credibility and build effective working relationships.
• Ability to influence and deal with potential disagreements in an assertive manner that maintains relationships.
• The ability to gather and analyse information to support decision making.
• Able to describe the house building process and how the trades interact with each other.
• This is a physically demanding role requiring visits to construction sites and inspection of buildings throughout the whole of the build process, including working frequently at height.
• A keen interest in learning and keeping up to date with industry-related improvements, building standards and developments.
• Focus on customer satisfaction and delivering a quality service to agreed standards.

Education and Qualifications:

• It would be great if you have or are working towards a construction-related qualification such as City and Guilds, HNC, HND or NVQ (or equivalent).
• A full Driving licence is required for this role.

What we offer:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%).
• Life assurance.
• Subsidised private medical insurance.
• Employee discounts platform.
• Equalised maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents.

Who we are:

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us:

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture:

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

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Express your interest:

If you're interested in working at NHBC but haven't found the role for you within our list of current vacancies, please feel free to upload your CV. We will contact you if a suitable position becomes available and will keep your CV on file for up to 18 months. We also recommend checking our careers webpage regularly as new opportunities are posted frequently.