Building Inspector

Confido Consult
A leading Structural Warranty provider is newly seeking a Building Inspector to service new build development sites in the South Manchester area (roughly within Knutsford, Macclesfield, Altrincham, Stockport and Stretford).
The Role:
Undertaking Site Inspections (Building Control & Warranty) and providing technical building expertise relating to the risk management of construction. The position requires strong working knowledge of building regulations and the ability to assess both quality and the cause/effect of building defects.
Applicants from a variety of construction roles with transferrable will also be considered (such as Site Manager, Clerk of Works, Construction Manager, Building Surveyor, Building Inspector, Building Control Surveyor).
This is a remote based role (with travel to site from home), including market-leading training infrastructure, one-to-one support, future progression opportunities and a fantastic benefits package.
The Employer:
A national leading provider of Structural Warranty Insurance and well-respected brand. Known for their robust training programme and producing high calibre Building Inspector’s & Building Control Surveyors. This is a company that invests heavily in training & compliance, hence a great environment for people making a transition into the role from similar roles.
Typical Responsibilities:
· Inspecting homes being constructed, working closely with developers and builders to ensure as far as is reasonably possible works are in accordance with the Technical Manual and Building Regs
· Recording inspection details on the database and communicating comments to clients
· Ongoing liaison 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
Person Specification:
· Part or Full member of professional organisations: RICS / CIOB / CABE / ICWCI or Similar
· Relevant site inspection, building control or warranty surveying experience
· Prior experience in a Building Inspector role or similar is desirable
· In depth technical knowledge of Building Regs and other relevant construction standards
· Ability to undertake site inspections to assess both quality and the cause/effect of building defects
· Ability to create not only good working relationships with other construction professionals but to be able to deal effectively with members of the public
· Full UK Driving Licence
Key Benefits:
· Fuel Allowance (45p/mile)
· Enhanced Pension (10%)
· 25 Days Starting Annual Leave (+BH)
· Private Health Insurance (family cover)
· Life Insurance x3 salary
· Market leading training
· Remote working setup inc laptop, phone etc.
For further detail surrounding the role, benefits and/or employer, please reach out to Curtis Sanderson (Director – Building Control) on either 07944616530 or curtis@confidoconsult.co.uk. Alternatively, please click ‘Apply’ and if shortlisted, one of our friendly Consultants will be in touch.
Due to the high volume of applications Confido receives, it is not always possible to acknowledge every application. Shortlisted applicants will typically be contacted within 72 hours. Should you not hear from us within this period, your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. To be considered for future vacancies, please register with us on our website: www.confidoconsult.co.uk