Senior Surveyor

National House Building Council; London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Senior Surveyor to manage risk across warranty products and building control services. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, mentoring inspectors, and providing expert guidance on complex developments. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and extensive industry experience, along with a relevant qualification and Chartered membership.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Building Inspector with a minimum of 2F and 3 BSR Class.
• Extensive construction industry experience, particularly in Building Control.

Responsibilities

• Assess high-risk applications and supervise less experienced inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with NHBC and HSE safety requirements.
• Survey and assess buildings for Buildmark Conversions.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Team Training

Conflict Resolution

Education

HND/HNC qualification

Job description

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + 10% performance bonus, + regional allowance

Working location: Nationwide, Homebased

Employment type: Full time, permanent

Job summary:

As a Senior Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing risk across NHBC’s warranty products and building control services, ensuring projects meet all customer, statutory, and technical requirements. You will act as a Registered Building Inspector, with a Class Registered no less than 2F/ Class 3.

This senior-level role demands technical excellence, proactive risk management, and strong collaboration to ensure the successful delivery of safe, high-quality developments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assess high-risk applications, supervise and support less experienced inspectors, and advise on critical technical elements throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Work closely with developers, builders, and their professional teams from design to completion to ensure proposals comply with NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, and national requirements.
• Manage activities on complex residential developments, typically over 11 meters in height, providing expert guidance on building control and warranty matters.
• Ensure compliance with NHBC and HSE safety requirements.
• Support inspection staff in managing Building Regulation and Warranty aspects, including inspection of high-risk/complex elements, key inspection stages, and progress review.
• Survey and assess buildings and proposals for Buildmark Conversions, including advice, reports, and insurance cover decisions.
• Possess experience in forensic investigations, defect identification, and repair of buildings.

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and presentational abilities.
• Experience in training and mentoring teams.
• Experience in warranty risk management.
• Extensive construction industry experience, particularly in Building Control.
• Experience in plan appraisal for residential developments and non-residential uses.
• Ability to guide builders, consultants, and NHBC on Building Regulation & NHBC Standards.
• Proactive in resolving customer complaints and managing conflicts effectively, with appropriate escalation.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Relevant accredited HND/HNC qualification or substantial industry experience.
• Must be a Registered Building Inspector, with a minimum of 2F and 3 BSR Class.

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 for all new parents

+ many more!