Building Inspector
West Sussex – Pulborough, Worthing, Petersfield & Surrounding area
Permanent £43,000 – £50,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
The Client
Our 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 is always looking for talented Building Inspectors and Building Control Surveyors to join them. With an in-house training team, they focus on developing their team and offering all the support those joining them are usually longing for. Our client is now looking for a Building Inspector around the West Sussex 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:
1. Inspecting homes being constructed and/or converted, working closely with Developers and Builders to ensure works are in accordance with the Technical Manual and Building Regulations.
2. Effectively self-manage by forward planning own workload to provide a responsive, helpful and professional service whilst maximizing time spent on site.
3. Recording inspection details on the database and communicating comments to customers.
4. Ongoing liaison with Surveyors and Management on technical matters to ensure standards are maintained and procedures adhered to.
5. Ongoing liaison with Developers/Clients/Builders, offering technical advice and guidance.
6. Provide advice to line Manager on technical areas so that team members are fully informed when dealing with potential clients.
7. Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.
The Requirements
* Part/Full member of professional organisations with minimum grades accepted: TechRICS / ACIOB / ACABE/ ICWCI. It would be beneficial and recommended that the candidate be working towards Full-time membership for this role. Candidates will be expected to progress to chartership status.
* Relevant BC experience, plan check and site inspection, and relevant warranty, quality or defect resolution experience. Extensive experience of different 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 principles 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 good working relationships with other construction professionals and 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 Service skills and experience of Relationship Management.
* Flexible in personal approach.
* Working knowledge of MS Outlook (email), MS Word, MS Excel.
* Full Driving Licence for use in the UK.
The Rewards
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.
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