Building / Senior Surveyor

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

Job summary

NHBC is seeking a Building Surveyor/Senior Surveyor to join their team. The role involves assessing building control and warranty applications, ensuring compliance with standards, and working within a multidisciplinary setting. With comprehensive training and support, this is an opportunity for career growth in a modern, inclusive organization committed to raising construction standards.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Regional allowance up to £7,500

Generous pension scheme with 10.5% employer contribution

Life assurance (x4 salary)

Subsidised private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Control.
• Deep knowledge of Building Regulations and building technology.
• Understanding of building pathology and structural defects.

Responsibilities

• Assess applications for building control and warranty.
• Negotiate compliance with developers and builders.
• Coordinate inspections and issue certificates.

Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Self-motivation

Education

Working towards or holding chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., MCIOB, CABE)

Construction-related qualifications such as 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 provides dedicated professional support and funding for the Building Safety Regulator framework.

* 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 key role in our organisation, contributing to various projects. If you are experienced in building control surveying and seeking career growth, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a holiday purchase scheme
• Regional allowance up to £7,500 depending on location
• Generous pension scheme with up to 10.5% employer contribution
• Life Assurance (x4 salary)
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts, including gym discounts
• 24/7 employee assistance programme for mental wellbeing
• 2 days volunteer leave
• Equalised parental leave and pay
• Support from BSR - dedicated professional team for training and development in the Building Safety Regulator framework

What you’ll be doing

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and surveyors, responsible for assessing Building Control and warranty applications for residential and mixed-use projects.

Your tasks include evaluating applications, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and meeting customer needs. You will often work from home but will visit sites across your area and occasionally visit our offices, including Milton Keynes.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess Building Control and warranty applications for residential and non-residential developments
• Negotiate with developers and builders from initial design to completion to ensure compliance with regulations and standards
• Coordinate inspections, issue certificates, and resolve certification issues
• Support colleagues with expert advice, inspections of complex elements, and review of project progress

NHBC offers comprehensive training, guidance, and funding through its dedicated support team for the Building Safety Regulator framework.

What we are looking for:

• Deep knowledge of Building Regulations, building technology, and technical training
• Experience with structural defects, claims, engineering, NHBC Standards, and site inspections is advantageous
• Experience in building/construction within housing and commercial sectors
• Understanding of building pathology
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• 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 body (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 pride ourselves on our unique position in the sector, offering a variety of services and scale. We are committed to raising standards in housebuilding and protecting homeowners. We support internal mobility and career development, providing training, qualifications, and professional memberships.

Why join us?

We are a modern, family-friendly employer experiencing rapid growth, investing in technology and flexible ways of working. We promote flexible working arrangements and support a healthy work-life balance.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their true selves to work. We promote fairness, dignity, and respect, and support active employee networks that encourage open dialogue and idea sharing.