Building Inspector (Role 2)

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

Job summary

Join a leading provider of new home warranties as a Building Inspector. You'll collaborate with builders to ensure compliance with standards and regulations, manage your schedule from home, and enjoy a supportive work environment with no weekend work.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Subsidised private medical insurance

Employee discounts

Enhanced family leave and pay

Qualifications

• Relevant house-building or construction experience.
• Ability to influence and handle disagreements assertively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NHBC Standards and Building Regulations.
• Build relationships with site managers to prevent construction defects.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Customer focus

Education

Construction-related qualification

Job description

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

Working location: Maidstone 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 customer relationships, championing NHBC's values, and impacting the construction landscape.

What you’ll be doing

Based from home and visiting sites daily, you'll work with registered builders to ensure compliance with NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, and legislation. You'll build relationships with site managers, helping to identify and prevent construction defects, thus managing insurance risk and ensuring quality homes for buyers.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided. You’ll manage your own schedule, starting your day from home, with no weekend work to maintain work/life balance.

What we are looking for

• Relevant house-building or construction experience
• Strong communication skills to build rapport and credibility
• Ability to influence and handle disagreements assertively
• Analytical skills to support decision making
• Knowledge of house building processes and trade interactions
• Physical fitness for site visits, including working at heights
• Interest in industry standards and developments
• Customer focus and commitment to quality service

Education and Qualifications

• Construction-related qualification (e.g., City and Guilds, HNC, HND, NVQ) or working towards one
• Full Driving Licence

NHBC Building Safety Regulator Framework:

NHBC supports registration with the Building Safety Regulator, offering training, development, and funding for assessment schemes and registration.

What we offer

Our benefits include:

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

Who we are

NHBC is a leader in new home warranties and insurance, committed to raising building standards and protecting homeowners.

Why you should join us

We’re a growing, technology-embracing employer offering training, development, and career progression. We support flexible working and aim to balance work and personal life.

Our inclusive culture

We promote fairness, dignity, and respect, with employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion.

Why NHBC

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

We offer various roles across the UK, including field and home-based positions, welcoming experienced professionals and newcomers alike.

Additional benefits

Competitive salaries, performance bonuses, generous holiday entitlement, inclusive family leave policies, and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

If interested in future opportunities, upload your CV. We will keep it for 18 months and contact you when suitable roles arise.

Note: NHBC works with preferred recruiters and does not accept unsolicited agency applications.