Building Inspector

Overview

We are seeking a Building Inspector to join our team in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. This field-based role involves visiting sites in Derry - Londonderry City, Strabane, and Eglinton to ensure that homes built by registered builders comply fully with NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, and applicable laws. You will collaborate closely with site managers to prevent construction defects and help deliver high-quality homes to buyers, mitigating insurance risks for our company.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site inspections to verify compliance with building standards and regulations.
• Develop strong working relationships with site managers and builders to facilitate defect identification and resolution.
• Manage your appointment schedule independently, starting your workday from home without requirement to work weekends.
• Support the company’s mission by promoting NHBC’s values and delivering excellent customer service.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive and relevant experience in house-building or construction sectors.
• Capability to communicate effectively, build trust, and handle disagreements assertively while preserving positive relationships.
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing information to inform inspection decisions.
• Knowledge of the house-building process and interrelation among various trades.
• Physical ability to conduct site inspections frequently at heights and around construction environments.
• Motivated to continuously learn and stay current with industry standards and improvements.
• Customer-focused with commitment to quality and satisfaction.
• Possession or pursuit of construction-related qualifications such as City and Guilds, HNC, HND, or NVQ (or equivalent) is desirable.
• A valid full driving licence is mandatory.

Benefits

• Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays.
• Option to purchase additional holiday days.
• Enhanced pension contributions up to 10.5%.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Access to subsidized private medical insurance.
• Employee discounts platform.
• Entitlement to two days of volunteer leave per year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay benefits.
• Additional benefits and perks.

Company Culture and Commitments

We are proud to be a leading organization in the housing sector, known for our warranty and insurance services. We are undergoing rapid growth while integrating new technology and flexible working practices. We value inclusivity, diversity, and respect, offering an inclusive culture where employees can be authentic. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure fair recruitment practices and provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates through the hiring process.