Senior Surveyor

NHBC; London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Surveyor, where you'll manage risk across warranty products and ensure compliance with building standards. This role offers the chance to work on complex residential developments while mentoring others and contributing to high-quality construction projects.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Subsidised private medical insurance

Employee discounts platform

Two days volunteer leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Registered Building Inspector, Class 2F/3 required.
• 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.
• Provide expert guidance on building control and warranty matters.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Risk Management

Conflict Resolution

Education

HND/HNC Qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Surveyor (Building)

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. You will ensure projects meet all customer, statutory, and technical requirements. The role requires you to be a Registered Building Inspector, Class 2F/3.

This senior-level position demands technical excellence, proactive risk management, and strong collaboration to deliver safe, high-quality developments.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll assess high-risk applications, supervise and support less experienced inspectors, and advise on critical technical elements throughout the construction lifecycle. Working closely with developers, builders, and their professional teams from design to completion, you will ensure proposals comply with NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, and national requirements.

• Handle restricted activities on complex residential developments, typically over 11 metres in height, providing expert guidance on building control and warranty matters.
• Ensure compliance with NHBC and HSE safety requirements.
• Support inspection staff with expert advice, inspect high-risk/complex building elements, identify and communicate key inspection stages, and review progress regarding Building Regulation and Warranty aspects.
• Survey and assess buildings and proposals for Buildmark Conversions, including providing advice, preparing reports, and deciding on insurance coverage.
• Possess understanding and experience in forensic investigations, defect identification, and repairs.

What we’re looking for

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

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

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

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being unique. We provide a comprehensive range of services at a large scale. As a market leader, we are recognized for new home warranties and insurance. Our core purpose is to raise house building standards and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

We are a modern, family-friendly employer experiencing rapid growth, embracing technology and new ways of working. We seek passionate, skilled individuals to join our journey.

Join us for opportunities in personal and career development, including training and professional memberships. We support flexible working to help you balance work and life, and are open to discussing flexible arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Our employee networks foster open conversations and support diversity and inclusion.