Building Inspector

**Building Inspector**

South East - Dartford, Gravesend, Sidcup and Bromley area

Permanent

£43,000 - £45,000 (DOE) + Excellent benefits

**The Client**

My client is an industry leading provider of Structural Insurance with an international presence and a respected brand. With a UK wide presence in the Insurance and Warranty sector my client is an award-winning company and as such are always looking for talented Building Inspectors and Building Control Surveyors to join them. With an in-house training team, they focus on developing the team they have in place and offering all the support those joining them are usually longing for. My client are now looking for a Building Inspector around the Dartford, Gravesend, Sidcup and Bromley area

**The Role**

To provide site inspection and technical building and construction expertise relating to the risk management of construction sites registered for the client.

**The Responsibilities**

Duties of the post include, but are not limited to:

- Inspecting homes being constructed and / or converted, working closely with Developers and Builders to ensure as far as is reasonably possible the works are in accordance with the Technical Manual and Building Regulations.
- Effectively self-manage, by forward planning own workload, to provide a responsive, helpful and professional service whilst maximising time spent on site.
- Recording inspection details on the data base and communicating comments to customers.
- Ongoing liaison with Surveyors and Management on technical matters - to ensure that standards are being maintained and procedures adhered to.
- Ongoing liaison with Developers / Clients / Builders, offering technical advice and guidance.
- Provide advice to line Manager on technical areas so that team members are fully informed when dealing with potential clients.
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

**The Requirements**
- Relevant BC experience, plan check and site inspection and relevant warranty, quality or defect resolution experience. Extensive experience of deferring construction methods, as well as experience of defect resolution issues.
- In depth technical knowledge and understanding of the Building Regulations and associated legislation. UK NI/Scotland/Wales
- A demonstrable understanding of latent defect risk management and the methods for mitigating claims.
- Requires basic understanding of general insurance principals and terminology desirable.
- Ability to undertake site inspections to assess both quality and the cause/effect of building defects.
- Commercial awareness and ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to create not only good working relationships with other construction professionals but to be able to deal effectively with members of the public.
- The ability to meet deadlines and manage own workload within agreed parameters.
- Demonstrable ability to use own initiative.
- Ability to motivate self and influence others.
- Excellent Customer Services skills and experience of Relationship Management.
- Flexible in personal approach.
- Full Driving Licence for use in the UK.
- Ability to fulfil the mobility requirements of the Building Inspecting role

**The Reward**

What’s on offer for this role?

A competitive salary, Bonus Scheme, Fuel Allowance, Professional Fees Paid (Certified training (CPD), Mobile phone and laptop, Private medical insurance, Pension, 25 days increasing to 30 through longevity of employment + Statutory + Charity Day