Site Inspector

Join to apply for the Site Inspector role at Go Construct 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Responsibilities Doing regular inspections of construction sites Monitoring the complete building process Safeguarding the quality of work Ensuring adherence to proposed plans Predicting potential problems Ensuring adherence to legislation What does a site inspector do? Doing regular inspections of construction sites Liaising between different departments Monitoring the complete building process Safeguarding the quality of work Ensuring adherence to proposed plans Arranging meetings Predicting potential problems Ensuring adherence to legislation How to become a site inspector There are several routes to becoming a site inspector. You can gain the qualifications you need by completing a university or college course, an apprenticeship, or on-the-job training. You should explore the options to find out which is the right one for you. Usually, a site inspector will have had several years’ experience in the construction industry. You may need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card to work on a construction site. University You could complete an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Entrants with other industry relevant qualifications might be considered, for example: IOSH Working Safely IOSH Managing Safely CITB Site Safety Plus training courses. Equivalent entry requirements explained Find a university course Funding advice College/Training Provider If you’re working on site or have experience in construction you could complete a college course such as Level 3 Diploma in Construction Site Supervisory Studies, Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Supervision or Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Management. Equivalent entry requirements explained Find a course near you Funding advice Apprenticeship An apprenticeship with a construction firm is a good way into the industry. If you have some experience in the construction industry, you can start by doing a higher apprenticeship as a construction site supervisor. This may take up to three years to complete. Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. As an apprentice, you’ll be fully employed by your company and expected to work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Your time will be split between on-the-job experience and a college or training provider. Guide to apprenticeships Work If you’ve already worked in supporting roles within project teams and have proven management experience or qualifications, you may be able to apply directly for a role as a site inspector. Work experience Work experience is essential to gaining employment within the construction industry. You could gain this at school, or by working weekends and holidays with a company or relative who works as a site inspector. Potential employers will always be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV. Find out more about work experience Skills Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as a site inspector include: An eye for detail and a logical approach to inspecting a site Project management skills Good organisational skills Be able to cope with working at height. Qualifications To become a Site Inspector, you could complete a: NVQ Level 2 Site Inspection Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as: Construction engineering Building studies Civil engineering Construction management Construction engineering Surveying. To Become a Site Inspector, You Could Complete A: SVQ at SCQF Level 6 in Site Inspection SCQF Level 6 in Site Inspection apprenticeship How much could you earn as a site inspector? The expected salary for a site inspector varies as you become more experienced. Newly trained site inspectors can start at £28000 Trained with experience site inspectors can earn up to £62000* Salaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, any overtime you may do, and whether you have completed an industry recognised training route. Salaries have been collected from multiple industry sources Seniority level Entry level Employment type Internship Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Go Construct by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr