Building Inspector

A leading Structural Warranty provider is newly seeking a Building Inspector (Warranty Surveyor) to service development sites in the North Kent & South Essex areas (candidates best placed within a 20-mile radius of Maidstone).

The Role:

Undertaking Site Inspections of development sites registered for Structural Warranty insurance and providing technical building expertise relating to the risk management of construction. Projects are Residential bias with a wide range of complexities and value, so no two days will be the same.

The position requires strong working knowledge of building regulations and the ability to assess both quality and the cause/effect of building defects.

Applicants from a variety of construction roles with transferrable will also be considered (such as Site Manager, Clerk of Works, Construction Manager, Building Surveyor, Building Inspector, Building Control Surveyor).

This role offers plenty of future progression opportunities (current Manager’s all started with them as Building Inspector’s), high levels of flexibility and a fantastic benefits package including a high Car Allowance, Private Health Care, Life Insurance and more (please click ‘apply’ for a full list).

The Employer:

A national leading provider of Structural Warranty Insurance and well-respected brand. Known for operating a ‘quality over quantity’ and ‘client focused’ approach whilst not being KPI driven, unlike other well-known Warranty providers.

For a role that can be rather isolating, they have developed a real collaborative approach that has proved to be a big success.

If you’re passionate about improving standards of construction, whilst being part of a business that truly values your contribution, this could be the ideal Building Inspector opportunity for you. Typical Responsibilities:

· Inspecting homes being constructed, working closely with developers and builders to ensure as far as is reasonably possible works are in accordance with the Technical Manual and Building Regs

· Recording inspection details on the database and communicating comments to clients

· Ongoing liaison surveyors and management on technical matters to ensure that standards are being maintained and procedures adhered to

· Ongoing liaison with Developers / Clients / Builders / Building Inspector’s, offering technical advice and guidance

Person Specification:

· Part or Full member of professional organisations: RICS / CIOB / CABE / ICWCI or Similar

· Relevant prior Building Inspector, Building Control or Warranty Surveying experience

· In depth technical knowledge of Building Regs and other relevant construction standards

· Ability to undertake site inspections to assess both quality and the cause/effect of building defects

· Ability to create not only good working relationships with other construction professionals but to be able to deal effectively with members of the public

· Full UK Driving Licence

For further detail surrounding this Building Inspector role, benefits and/or employer, please reach out to Curtis Sanderson (Director – Building Control) on either [phone removed] or [email removed]. Alternatively, please click ‘Apply’ and if shortlisted, one of our friendly Consultants will be in touch.

Due to the high volume of applications Confido receives, it is not always possible to acknowledge every application. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 5 working days. Should you not hear from us within this period, your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. To be considered for future vacancies please register with us on our website: www.confidoconsult.co.uk