Building Inspector

A Building Inspector is required to work for an established Quantity Surveying and Property Consultancy.

You will be based from home and will be responsible for inspecting and reporting on sites around Essex and Suffolk. Suitable candidates will have previous site inspection experience. 

Project Details

Projects will largely be new build and refurbishment projects and there is strong emphasis within this role towards projects in the residential sector.

As a Building Inspector/Clerk of Works, you will need to demonstrate an ability to undertake instructions of building works in progress on newly built residential sites.

A good knowledge of current Building Regulations and Warranty provider standards is required. Building Inspector in this role should be comfortable with regular travel around Essex/ Suffolk.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Verifying compliance with contractual drawings, warranty standards and employer’s requirements
• Preparing written reports with supporting photographs to a high standard and submit in a timely way
• Completing regular inspections to record any defects identified throughout construction which become apparent after completion of works. Ensure these are communicated and escalated to the appropriate person as identified within the contract.
• Organising snagging and end-of-defect inspections with the client
• Maintaining a good client relationship throughout
• Keeping yourself up to date with building regulations and compliance

Desired Skills and Experience

• Knowledgeable construction professional with experience in a similar role previously. This could include Clerk or Works, Employers Agent, Building Control / Warranty Inspector
• A Good knowledge of current Building Regulations and Warranty provider standards
  • Thorough in reporting processes and escalating potential issues at the appropriate time.
  • Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office 360 e.g. Word, Outlook & Excel.

• Previous work for types of organisations as social housing organisations, social housing consultancies, or for a building contractor or housebuilder are highly desirable
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office 360 e.g. Word, Outlook & Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Great attention to detail
• Good time management
• Strong client-facing skills

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Clerk of Works ICWIC accredited / accreditation is beneficial. Other designations such CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE will also be considered.
• A formal qualification in construction, engineering or project management would be advantageous

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer is a leading Chartered Quantity Surveying and Project Management consultancy working on projects across England, with a focus on the Midlands, Home Counties South and North of England. 

Operating in counties including Leicestershire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, West Midlands, Cambridgeshire, Essex and Kent, they are growing fast and have a full order book of social housing work to undertake for clients for years to come.

This leading employer values loyalty and consistency and rewards their hard-working staff with generous salaries, bonuses, professional development and the payment of professional fees. 

They encourage and facilitate strong working and social relationships across the company.

Other Clerk of works jobs with this employer are available in different locations throughout the UK.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• £44-49k Basic salary
• Company car and business mileage paid
• 25 days holiday
• Early finish Fridays
• Remote working