Building Inspector job in Essex (MAX10004) - Maxim Recruitment
Building Inspector
Ref MAX10004
Consultant: Daria Tkach
Region: South East England
Location: Essex
Salary: £44-49k + car
Job Posted: 21/11/2023
Type: Permanent
Status: Live
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 with a strong emphasis on 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. Clerk of works in this role should be comfortable with regular travel around Essex/Suffolk.
Responsibilities and Duties
As Building Inspector, you will act as the principal point of contact with the social housing client regarding the construction quality on site.
* Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure issues are resolved early and all stakeholders are satisfied with the quality of the construction process.
* Manage multiple social housing projects simultaneously and deploy excellent time management strategies.
* Visit multiple sites regularly using the company car provided.
* Provide the Administration team in head office with dictated reports and photographs following each site inspection.
* Demonstrate a good understanding of the building and housing industry with a basic technical and construction awareness.
* Have good communication skills and a diplomatic manner.
* Establish and maintain a good working relationship with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and colleagues.
Desired Skills and Experience
* Knowledgeable construction professional with experience in a similar role.
* Previous work for social housing organisations, consultancies, or building contractors is highly desirable.
* Good knowledge of building regulations and the ability to read construction drawings.
* Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office 360 (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; other designations such as CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE will also be considered.
* A formal qualification in construction, engineering, or project management is advantageous.
Employing Company Overview and Profile
This employer is a leading Chartered Quantity Surveying and Project Management consultancy working on projects across England, focusing on the Midlands, Home Counties South, and North of England. 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 hard-working staff with generous salaries, bonuses, professional development, and payment of professional fees. They encourage strong working and social relationships across the company.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
* £44-49k Basic salary
* Company car and business mileage paid
* 25 days holiday
* Early finish Fridays
* Remote working
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Daria Tkach is our specialist consultant managing this position. 0800 689 4841 (Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)
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