Major Projects Surveyor

National House Building Council; Lincoln; Remote; GBP 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Major Projects Surveyor, where you'll lead high-profile construction projects that shape the skyline of major cities. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with architects, engineers, and stakeholders, ensuring project success through your expertise. You'll engage in a supportive environment that values growth and development, providing you with the chance to earn recognized qualifications while enjoying flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about making a difference in the construction industry and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to £7,500 Regional allowance

Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)

Life assurance

Subsidised private medical insurance

Employee discounts platform

Equalised maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the construction industry with relevant Building Control experience.
• Chartered membership of an appropriate professional body is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments of complex construction projects and manage inputs from specialists.
• Engage with developers to provide expert advice on compliance with standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Independent Working

Budget Management

Relationship Building

Construction Industry Experience

Registered Building Inspector Status

Education

Chartered Membership of Professional Body

Construction-related Degree (e.g., Building Surveying BSc/MSc)

Job description

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Major Projects Surveyor

Location:

Salary: £58,000 – £60,600 + up to 10% bonus per annum

Working location: Nationwide opportunity, Remote/Flexible working (London based office)

Employment type: Full time, permanent

Job summary:

As a Major Projects Surveyor, you'll lead high-profile construction projects shaping London’s skyline. Working closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders, you'll ensure project success with your expertise. This role requires Class 3 (3H) Registered Building Inspector status. However, we welcome candidates progressing through the RBI process and offer support to help you qualify.

Note: This is a Nationwide opportunity working remotely with flexible working, which requires frequent travel to our London office.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the building surveying assessment of complex, high-risk and high-value new build and conversion projects.
• Manage the input of other building surveying specialists.
• Engage, influence and negotiate with developers and their design teams at the proposal stage to provide expert knowledge, and professional and technical advice on NHBC Standards, Building Regulations and codes and standards in order to guide them towards compliant solutions that present an acceptable technical risk to NHBC.
• Carry out site inspection of building work as part of the risk management strategy for high-risk projects and provide planned and responsive support to inspectors and engineers in the project team.
• Provide technical support and assistance to others in Operations within an area of specialism.
• Undertake quality monitoring and peer reviews of staff as part of the quality management process, including team training, career development, coaching, and mentoring as required.
• Guide builders, their consultants, and NHBC on Building Regulations, NHBC Standards, and building technology as appropriate.
• Proactively resolve customer complaints & manage conflict and disagreement by effective and appropriate escalation.

What we’re looking for:

• Good communication skills both verbal and written with appropriate interpersonal and presentational skills with a positive outlook and attitude.
• IT literate with the ability to use a range of software programs.
• Able to work independently with a minimum of supervision in line with established policies and procedures.
• Experience in plan appraisal of residential developments and associated non-residential uses, preparing fee proposals and managing budgets/finances.
• Able to build rapport, establish credibility and build effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Extensive experience in the construction industry with relevant experience in Building Control.
• Chartered membership of an appropriate professional body/institution, e.g. CABE, FCABE, MCIOB, RICS etc.
• Desirable to have a construction-related degree, e.g. Building Surveying BSc/MSc etc.
• Must be of Class 3 (3H) Status, Registered Building Inspector (if you are working towards, please provide detail in your application i.e. portfolio, awaiting interview).

What we offer:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to £7,500 Regional allowance, qualification depends on location (Inner London £7,500, Outer London £6,000, South-east £3,750)
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• Life assurance
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Employee discounts platform
• Equalised maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are:

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us:

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture:

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

National House-Building Council and its subsidiaries (NHBC) engage with preferred recruiters or agencies on a formal basis. NHBC are unable to accept applications from recruiters or agencies who do not have signed terms of business with NHBC. If unsolicited applications or CVs are received from recruiters or agencies with or without such an agreement, NHBC will neither consider nor agree to any payment to that party.

Express your interest:

If you're interested in working at NHBC but haven't found the role for you within our list of current vacancies, please feel free to upload your CV. We will contact you if a suitable position becomes available and will keep your CV on file for up to 18 months. We also recommend checking our careers webpage regularly as new opportunities are posted frequently.