Technical Building Inspector - EWI & Cavity Wall Insulation

ETS Technical; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Building Inspector specializing in insulation. This exciting role involves conducting building inspections to ensure compliance with regulations, providing guidance to installers, and completing detailed technical reports. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the construction industry, particularly in external and cavity wall insulation. This position offers a development plan with opportunities for further training and mentoring, allowing you to enhance your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about building compliance and quality assurance, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fully expensed company car

Healthcare cash plan

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the Building/Construction industry.
• Knowledge of insulation installation and maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Provide guidance to installers and maintain inspection quality.
• Complete technical reports on installations and non-compliance.

Skills

Building/Construction industry knowledge

Insulation installation techniques

Site management experience

Communication skills

Education

Building/Construction qualifications

Job description

Technical Building Inspector (EWI & Cavity Wall Insulation) - South London / SE London

(PACKAGE INCLUDES FULLY EXPENSED COMPANY CAR, HEALTHCARE CASH PLAN AND CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEME)

A new vacancy for a Technical Building Inspector (INSULATION) with a leading provider of auditing & inspection services for the Construction industry. Home-based in the South London / SE London area, the Technical Building Inspector (INSULATION) will be responsible for carrying out general building inspections, both site and quality, to ensure compliance with pre-identified scheme requirements, whilst providing relevant information and guidance to installing companies and their installers. The role will involve regular interaction with site installers, housebuilders, and architects - both through site visits and via phone/e-mail. Training & personal development plan can be provided.

About you:

Candidates for this Technical Building Inspector (INSULATION) role should come from a broad-based Construction/Building industry background with at least 5 years of experience in a role that has involved working with EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION and/or CAVITY WALL INSULATION. He/she must also be able to demonstrate a good practical understanding of a wide range of insulation installation & maintenance techniques and will probably have previous experience in a site management or supervisory role. The successful candidate will be put on a 6-12 month development plan with opportunities for further training/mentoring during this period.

Essential responsibilities:

• Carry out general building inspections, both site & quality, to ensure compliance with pre-identified scheme requirements and building regulations.
• Provide relevant information & guidance to installing companies and their installers whilst maintaining required levels of productivity and inspection quality.
• Complete concise, pre-formatted technical reports on installations and works inspected and detail areas of non-compliance.
• Provide an efficient and courteous link between members of the public, installers, architects, designers, builders, and building control bodies.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with other bodies, local authorities, manufacturers, etc., to recommend and agree on remedial works.

Desired skills & technical expertise:

• Extensive Building/Construction industry knowledge relating to INSULATION installation & maintenance.
• Good knowledge of Building/Construction product installation techniques and procedures.
• At least 5 years of industry experience relating to building insulation (especially EWI and/or CAVITY WALL INSULATION).
• Building/Construction qualifications and membership of relevant Trade body.
• Site engineering/management experience with knowledge of building regulations and their application on building sites.
• Experience liaising with SITE INSTALLERS, HOUSEBUILDERS, and ARCHITECTS, both through site visits and via phone/e-mail.