Building / Senior Surveyor

NHBC; Leicester; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHBC is seeking a skilled Building Surveyor/Senior Surveyor to support building control and warranty applications. This role involves assessing projects across residential and commercial sectors while ensuring compliance with regulations. With a home-based working structure and support from a dedicated team, it's an excellent opportunity for career growth and development in a leading company.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life Assurance (x4 salary)

Employee discounts platform

24/7 employee assistance programme

Volunteering leave

Funding for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Control.
• In-depth understanding of Building Regulations and technology.
• Extensive experience in housing and commercial construction.

Responsibilities

• Assess Building Control and warranty applications.
• Negotiate with developers and builders for compliance.
• Coordinate inspections and issue Final Certificates.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Communication Skills

Self-motivated

Proactive

Understanding of Building Pathology

Education

Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., MCIOB, CABE)

Construction-related qualifications (e.g., City and Guilds, HNC, HND, NVQ)

Job description

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Salary: £37,000 - £50,000, + up to 10% bonus per annum

Working Location: Nationwide (Home-based working).

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent - 36.25 hours per week.

Becoming a Registered Building Inspector

We will consider individuals who are in the early stages of working towards RBI application and support you with the necessary requirements to become a Registered Building Inspector (Class 1, 2, 3) with the NHBC.

NHBC has a dedicated professional employee support team for the Building Safety Regulator framework and will provide funding and training required.

* Please note this opportunity requires a minimum of Class 2A-F RBI Registration.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Building Surveyor/Senior Surveyor to join our dynamic team. As a Building Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in our organisation, contributing to the success of various projects. If you are an experienced professional with a strong background in building control surveying and looking for career growth, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a holiday purchase scheme
• Dependent on location, possible regional allowance up to £7,500
• Generous pension scheme, with an employer contribution of up to 10.5%
• Life Assurance (x4 salary)
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts platform, including gym discounts
• 24/7 employee assistance programme supporting your mental wellbeing
• 2 days volunteer leave
• Equalised maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
• BSR - Dedicated professional team, supporting employees with training and development for the "Building Safety Regulator" framework.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be an important part of a multi-disciplinary team of professional engineers and surveyors with responsibility for assessing Building Control and warranty applications on a wide variety of residential and mixed-use schemes.

You will be looking at all aspects of Building Control and assessing accordance with our service level agreements and operating procedures to ensure that all statutory requirements are met and meet the needs of our customers.

You’ll be based from home but can expect to be out frequently, visiting sites in your geographical area. From time to time, you’ll also need to visit our offices, including our head office in Milton Keynes.

Key elements of Building/Senior Surveyor role include:

• Assess Building Control and warranty applications for residential developments and associated non-residential uses.
• Negotiate with developers, builders, and their professional advisors, from initial design to completion, to ensure proposals are satisfactory in relation to regulation and our Standards.
• Coordinate Building Control inspections, issue of Final Certificates, site and type approvals, and resolve problems related to Initial Notices/Final certification.
• Support our Building Inspectors and Inspection Managers with expert advice, inspection of high-risk/complex building elements, and review of progress.

NHBC has a dedicated professional employee support team for the "Building Safety Regulator" framework. All training, guidance, development, and financial funding are provided.

What we are looking for:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Building Regulations, building technology, and technical training.
• Experience with structural defects, claims, engineering, NHBC Standards, and site inspection is a plus.
• Extensive relevant building/construction experience, especially in housing and commercial sectors.
• Understanding of building pathology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to develop your role.
• Experience in Building Control.
• A full driving license is required.

Education and Qualifications:

• Working towards or holding chartered membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., MCIOB, CABE).
• Construction-related qualifications such as City and Guilds, HNC, HND, NVQ, or equivalent are preferred.

Your future with us

At NHBC, we are proud of our unique position in the sector, offering a variety of services at scale. We are committed to raising standards in housebuilding and protecting homeowners. We support internal mobility and career development, providing training and professional qualifications.

Why you should join us

We are a modern, family-friendly employer experiencing rapid growth. We promote flexible working arrangements and invest in technology, data, and new working methods.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and fairness. We support employee networks and promote open conversations and idea sharing.