Salary: £45,000 – £48,700 + up to 10% bonus per annum
Working Location: Aberdeen and Surrounding Areas.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
NHBC Building Safety Regulator Framework:
NHBC have a dedicated professional team to support any technical staff who require to register with the Building Safety Regulator as a Registered Building Inspector. This includes the necessary training and development to undertake third-party accredited assessment schemes that evidence each individual’s technical competency. NHBC will provide the financial funding for completion of the assessment schemes as well as registration with the Building Safety Regulator
What you’ll be doing
Based from home and covering a defined geographical area, the position of Senior Building Inspector involves being responsible for the inspection of a range of construction projects, predominantly housing whilst contributing to the inspection of other developments and planning inspection visits to sites. The job holder will be providing technical advice and guidance on construction, inspecting construction projects at key stages in response to requests from builders and assessing applications for construction projects.
- Take responsibility for the inspection of new homes under construction and/or associated uses-Plan inspection visits to construction sites ensuring agreed service levels are met
- Provide technical expertise, advice and guidance on construction
- Inspect homes at key stages of construction in response to requests from builders
- Record and report results of inspections to builders and their representatives
- Record and maintain accurate inspection records
- Assess sites for NHBC’s ‘Pride in the Job’ quality campaign
What we’re looking for
- Significant and relevant house-building experience
- Experience of the inspection new homes, high-rise, mixed use and non-residential projects.
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Able to influence and deal with potential disagreements in an assertive manner that maintains relationships.
- Able to gather and analyse information to support decision making.
- Registered Building Inspector with the Building Safety Regulator at the appropriate class.
- A construction related qualification such as HNC, HND or NVQ6 (or equivalent).
- Membership of an appropriate recognised professional institute or progressing towards.
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, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
+ many more!
Who we are
At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.
Why you should join us
As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.
Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.
We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.
Our inclusive culture
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.
Work for the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-built homes.
We have a range of job opportunities across the UK, including field and home-based roles within corporate, business operations and field tech. We welcome experienced professionals and those new to the world of work such as trainees, and with our flexible working approach we are open to helping you find a role that works for you.
Benefits and rewards
NHBC colleagues have access to a wide range of additional benefits and we ensure our packages are attractive to current and potential employees.
Diversity and inclusion
Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy is focused on providing a shared direction and commitment for the organisation to respect and value our diverse workforce and continue to build a more inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain a workforce that represents the communities in which we work.
Express your interest
If you're interested in working at NHBC but haven't found the role for you within our list of current vacancies, please feel free to upload your CV. We will contact you if a suitable position becomes available and will keep your CV on file for up to 18 months. We also recommend checking our careers web page regularly, as new opportunities are posted frequently.
National House-Building Council and its subsidiaries (NHBC) engage with preferred recruiters or agencies on a formal basis. NHBC is unable to accept applications from recruiters or agencies who do not have signed terms of business with NHBC. If unsolicited applications or CVs are received from recruiters or agencies with or without such an agreement, NHBC will neither consider nor agree to any payment to that party.