Site Inspector

Arcus FM; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in London seeks a proactive Site Inspector to support their Account Management team. You will oversee a wide-ranging inspection program across thousands of sites, ensuring compliance and improving experiences for customers and tenants. Ideal candidates have relevant qualifications and proven experience in trades. This role offers up to £38,000 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Matched pension contributions (5-6%)

Life assurance

Access to training academy

Discounts and financial aid programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience across multiple trades is essential.
• Experience in building surveys and remedial reporting is desirable.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building condition surveys across numerous sites.
• Identify defects and recommend remedial actions.
• Record findings using internal systems.

Skills

Customer-facing service

Communication

IT literacy

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC in building trade

Job description

Overview

Arcus FM are recruiting a proactive and detail-driven Site Inspector to join the Account Management team, supporting a leading national client in London and the surrounding areas. This role involves owning a wide-ranging inspection programme across thousands of sites, helping to maintain high standards, ensure compliance, and improve the customer and tenant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building condition surveys across a large portfolio of railway arches.
• Identify defects and areas for improvement; recommend appropriate remedial actions.
• Record and report findings using Arcus FM internal systems; capture and log utility data (e.g., meter readings) as required.
• Review energy usage, particularly at unoccupied or underused sites, ensuring compliance by reviewing tenant documentation.
• Identify and address any misuse of sites by tenants; carry out pre-handover inspections; scope out necessary remedial works.
• Plan and complete inspections across approximately 2,000 sites annually; coordinate with tenants to arrange visits and ensure data is gathered accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC in a building trade (preferred).
• Proven experience across multiple trades (essential).
• Experience in building surveys and remedial reporting (desirable).

Skills & Attributes

• Strong background in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in resolving issues on-site and maintaining professional relationships.
• IT literate; comfortable using databases, planning tools, and reporting systems.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and committed to delivering outstanding service.
• Disability Confident employer: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the job.

About the Employer

Arcus FM is an award-winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across nationwide operations. We offer a comprehensive rewards package including:

• Matched pension contributions (5-6%).
• Life assurance.
• Access to our industry-leading training academy.
• Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £38,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced overtime rates for additional earnings.
• Annual bonus (up to 4%) – subject to performance (historically paid out).