Building Tester

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A compliance consultancy is seeking a Building Tester in Leicester. The role involves air permeability, extract fan, and smoke testing, along with client interaction. Required skills include testing experience and communication. The company offers a supportive environment for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

On-site parking

Paid training and industry accreditation

Relocation support where applicable

Company-sponsored events and team-building activities

Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in air or extract testing, or familiarity with UK building regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Comfortable in client-facing environments.
• Proficient with IT and report writing tools.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct air permeability, extract fan, and smoke testing.
• Prepare and issue test reports and compliance certificates.
• Liaise with clients and site teams during testing.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Support the broader compliance team as required.

Skills

Air permeability testing

Extract fan testing

Smoke testing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Building Tester

Leicester
£24,000 – £26,000

An established and expanding compliance consultancy is currently seeking a Building Tester to join their growing team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a technically capable and motivated individual with experience in air or extract testing, or a solid understanding of building regulations.

Role Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting air permeability, extract fan, and smoke testing in line with industry regulations. The role involves regular travel to client sites, followed by reporting and certification duties back at the office.

The company offers excellent support for professional development, including fully funded training and accreditation pathways in areas such as commercial air testing, sound testing, and thermographic surveying.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out air, extract, and smoke testing on a range of domestic and commercial developments
• Prepare and issue test reports and compliance certificates in accordance with relevant standards
• Liaise professionally with clients and site teams during testing visits
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to internal reporting procedures
• Support the broader compliance team as required

Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience in air or extract testing, or familiarity with UK building regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Comfortable in client-facing environments
• Proficient with IT and report writing tools
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• A professional, adaptable, and motivated attitude

Benefits Package

• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• On-site parking
• Paid training and industry accreditation
• Relocation support where applicable
• Company-sponsored events and team-building activities
• Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme

To Apply:
For further information about this Building Tester opportunity, or to explore other roles within Building Compliance and Sustainability, please contact Callum on 01792 963078 or email your CV to [e-mail].