Major Projects Technical Building Consultant

National House Building Council; London; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Major Projects Technical Building Consultant, focusing on managing key risks in high-profile developments in London. Utilize your expertise in building performance and compliance to ensure quality and durability in projects. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and a range of benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Subsidised private medical insurance

Employee discounts platform

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of building failure causes and claims.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Chartered membership of a professional institution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical risk management of complex projects.
• Carry out site inspections for high-risk projects.
• Develop risk management plans to mitigate identified risks.

Skills

Building failure causes

Customer relationship management

IT proficiency

Education

HND/HNC qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Major Projects Technical Building Consultant

England-London

Major Projects Technical Building Consultant

Salary: £55,000 - £62,300 +10% performance bonus, + regional allowance

Working location: Homebased (London, office location)

Employment type: full time, permanent

Job summary:

Join our Major Projects team and help deliver some of London’s most high-profile developments. This role focuses on managing key risks and preventing warranty claims through expert application of NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, and national/European codes.

What you’ll be doing

You'll bring specialist knowledge of building performance and failure modes to complex, high-risk projects—ensuring compliance, quality, and long-term durability. Work alongside NHBC Surveyors to shape the future of the capital’s-built environment. Deliver an efficient and effective service on Warranty and Building Control jobs in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure NHBC, customer and statutory requirements are met.

• Oversee the technical risk management of highly complex new build and conversion projects in accordance with the Warranty Risk Policy.
• Carry out site inspections as part of the technical risk management strategy for high-risk projects and provide support to inspectors, surveyors, and engineers in the project team.
• Review and check reports and submissions prepared by others.
• Assess the holistic technical risk and identify potential failure points based on design, data analysis, and extensive specialist knowledge of building failure modes. Develop and implement bespoke, dynamic risk management plans to mitigate identified risks.
• Check and manage design details to ensure compliance with NHBC Standards, codes, European standards, and Building Regulations.

What we’re looking for

• Strong understanding of building failure causes and claims.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
• Extensive knowledge of NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, or Engineering.
• Proven customer relationship management skills.
• On-site experience with advanced knowledge of the housing sector.
• Understanding of building Pathology and defect identification.
• IT proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software.
• Chartered membership of a professional institution.
• Relevant accredited HND/HNC qualification or substantial industry experience.

What we offer

Our benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• Life assurance
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Employee discounts platform
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. We are the market leader in new home warranties and insurance, committed to raising house-building standards and protecting homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer experiencing rapid growth, we embrace technology, data, and innovative working methods. We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, including training, qualifications, and memberships. We support flexible working arrangements and aim to accommodate individual needs where possible.

Our inclusive culture

We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We promote fairness, dignity, and respect, with active employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Why NHBC

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

We offer a range of roles across the UK, including field and home-based positions. We welcome experienced professionals and newcomers, with flexible options to suit your needs.

Additional benefits include:

• Performance-based annual bonus
• Holiday entitlement with options to purchase extra days
• Enhanced leave and pay for new parents
• Competitive salaries benchmarked against the market
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)

If you're interested but haven't found a suitable role, upload your CV for future consideration. We will keep your details on file for 18 months and encourage regular visits to our careers page for new opportunities.

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