Site Inspector - Derby/Nottingham

Centrick; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Birthday day off

Mental health support

Volunteer day

Life insurance

Learning academy

Health & wellbeing

Sick pay boost

Benefits platform

Job summary

Centrick, headquartered in Birmingham, is looking for a field-based inspector to join our property services team. You will conduct site visits, perform routine tests and safety checks, and ensure compliance across sites the company manages.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in property inspections, strong health and safety knowledge, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to work independently in the field with a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in property inspections, compliance checks, or building safety activities.
• Strong understanding of health & safety, compliance, and risk identification.
• Excellent attention to detail with accurate reporting and record‑keeping skills
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Full UK driving licence and confidence working independently in a field‑based role
• Relevant property, facilities, maintenance, or compliance qualifications are advantageous

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to complete routine tests, inspections, and compliance checks per procedures.
• Identify and report defects, safety concerns and compliance issues; escalate risks promptly.
• Record inspections with photos and evidence to maintain auditable documentation.
• Raise corrective actions and monitor progress to verification and closure.
• Liaise with Property Management, Building Safety and technical teams for accurate site information.

Skills

Site inspections

Compliance checks

Health and safety

Documentation

Liaison

Job description

At our core, we're a people business. With our headquarters in central Birmingham and teams across the UK, we’re a business built on collaboration. From operations to marketing to finance, our people work together to keep things moving and keep improving. We invest in our people, our tech, and how we work — because getting those right drives better outcomes for our clients, customersand each other.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same, but the tasks below offer a glimpse of what to expect. If you don’t meet every point but believe you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

• Conduct planned site visits to complete routine functional tests, visual inspections and compliance checks in line with approved procedures and schedules.

• Identify, record and report defects, safety concerns and compliance issues, ensuring critical risks are escalated promptly and appropriately.

• Capture detailed inspection records, photographs and asset-specific evidence to maintain accurate and auditable compliance documentation.

• Raise corrective actions, allocate findings to the appropriate teams or contractors, and monitor progress through to verification and closure.
• Liaise with Property Management, Building Safety and technical teams to provide reliable site information that supports compliance reporting, risk management and operational decision‑making.

What You Need to Succeed

• Experience in property inspections, compliance checks, or building safety activities
• Strong understanding of health & safety, compliance, and risk identification
• Excellent attention to detail with accurate reporting and record‑keeping skills
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Full UK driving licence and confidence working independently in a field‑based role
• Relevant property, facilities, maintenance, or compliance qualifications are advantageous

Why Join Us?

• Time to Recharge: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme based on role
• Extra Holiday: Your holiday allowance grows with your length of service—because loyalty deserves rewards
• Health & Wellbeing: Medicash, virtual GP, therapies, dental and optical support
• Sick Pay Boost: Company sick pay increases over time to support your wellbeing when you need it most
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones with financial protection in place when it matters most
• Learning & Development: Study support and access to our dedicated academy to help you grow professionally and personally
• Mental Health Support: 24/7 mental health services
• Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate your way
• Giving Back: One volunteer day annually to support a charity or cause close to your heart
• BenefitPlatform: One online platform for all benefitsand recognition

At Centrick, diversity and inclusivity are fundamental to who we are. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a respectful and supportive hiring experience. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know—we’re here to help you succeed.