Building Inspector (Role 2)

National House Building Council; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of warranties and insurance for new homes as a Building Inspector. In this role, you'll ensure compliance with building standards while fostering strong relationships with builders. Enjoy flexible working, full training, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Subsidised private medical insurance

Employee discounts platform

Enhanced parental leave and pay

Qualifications

• Relevant house-building or construction experience required.
• Full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new homes to ensure compliance with NHBC Standards and Building Regulations.
• Build strong relationships with site managers to prevent construction defects.

Skills

Listening

Rapport-building

Analytical skills

Customer satisfaction

Education

Construction-related qualification

Job description

Salary: £40,600 – £43,700 (depending on experience) + 6% performance bonus

Working location: Colchester area / 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 meet NHBC Standards and Building Regulations, while providing expert guidance.

Elevate your career by fostering excellent customer relationships, championing NHBC's values, and making a lasting impact on the construction industry.

What you’ll be doing

Based from home and out in the field daily, you’ll work with registered builders to ensure new homes comply with NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, and relevant legislation. You will build strong relationships with site managers, helping to identify and prevent construction defects. This role helps manage insurance risk and ensures the delivery of quality homes for buyers.

You will receive full training and ongoing support from your line manager and team. You’ll manage your own schedule, with the flexibility to work independently. Your workday begins when you leave home, and weekends are off to promote work/life balance.

What we are looking for

• Relevant house-building or construction experience
• Excellent listening, rapport-building, and relationship skills
• Ability to influence and handle disagreements professionally
• Strong analytical skills for decision making
• Understanding of house building processes and trade interactions
• Physical ability to visit sites and inspect buildings, including working at heights
• Interest in industry standards, standards updates, and continuous learning
• Focus on customer satisfaction and quality service delivery

Education and Qualifications

• Construction-related qualification such as City and Guilds, HNC, HND, NVQ, or equivalent (preferred)
• Full driving licence is required

NHBC Building Safety Regulator Framework:

NHBC offers support for technical staff registering with the Building Safety Regulator, including training, development, and funding for assessments and registration.

What we offer

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• Life assurance
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Employee discounts platform
• Enhanced parental leave and pay

Who we are

NHBC is a leading provider of warranties and insurance for new homes, committed to raising building standards and protecting homeowners.

Why you should join us

We are a modern, family-friendly employer experiencing rapid growth, embracing technology and flexible working. We offer training, career development, and professional qualifications.

Our flexible work policies and inclusive culture support diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a respectful and empowering environment.

Why NHBC

Work for the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-built homes.

We offer various roles across the UK, including field and home-based positions, welcoming both experienced professionals and newcomers, with flexible working options.

Our benefits include flexibility, performance bonuses, generous holiday allowances, enhanced leave, and competitive salaries benchmarked against the market. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to reflect the communities we serve.

If you're interested but don’t see a suitable role, upload your CV for future opportunities. We keep applications on file for 18 months and regularly update our job listings.

Note: NHBC engages with preferred recruiters only. Unsolicited applications from other agencies will not be considered, and no fees will be paid.