Salary: £40,600 – £43,700 (depending on experience) + 6% performance bonus
Working location: Preston and surrounding area / Field Based
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Job summary:
As a Building Inspector, you will be a key member of our inspection service team, collaborating with registered builders to ensure homes meet NHBC Standards and Building Regulations, while also thriving under your expert guidance.
Elevate your career by fostering excellent customer relationships, championing NHBC's values, and making a lasting impact on the construction landscape.
What you’ll be doing
Based from home but out and about daily, you’ll work with registered builders to ensure new homes meet the NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, and other relevant legislation. You will build strong relationships with site managers, helping to identify and prevent construction defects. Your role is crucial in managing insurance risk and creating quality homes for buyers.
You will receive full training and ongoing support from your line manager and team. You’ll have control over your diary and the autonomy to perform your duties effectively. The workday starts when you leave home, and we do not require weekend work to promote work/life balance.
What we are looking for
* Relevant house-building or construction experience
* Excellent listening, rapport-building, and relationship skills
* Ability to influence and handle disagreements assertively
* Analytical skills to support decision-making
* Knowledge of the house building process and trades interactions
* Physical ability to visit sites and inspect buildings, including working at heights
* Interest in industry standards, improvements, and developments
* Focus on customer satisfaction and quality service
Education and Qualifications
* Construction-related qualification such as City and Guilds, HNC, HND, NVQ, or equivalent (preferred)
* Full driving license
NHBC Building Safety Regulator Framework
NHBC supports technical staff in registering with the Building Safety Regulator, providing training, development, and funding for assessment schemes and registration.
What we offer
Our benefits include:
* 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
* Life assurance
* Subsidised private medical insurance
* Employee discounts
* Enhanced parental leave and pay
* Company car
Who we are
NHBC is a leader in new home warranties and insurance, committed to raising building standards and protecting homeowners. We offer diverse roles across the UK, including field and home-based positions, welcoming experienced professionals and newcomers alike.
Why you should join us
We are a modern, family-friendly employer experiencing rapid growth, embracing technology and flexible working. We provide opportunities for personal and professional development, including training and qualifications. We support flexible working arrangements where possible.
Our inclusive culture
We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and treated with respect. Our employee networks foster open conversations and support diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Why NHBC
Work for the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-built homes.
We offer a range of opportunities, flexible working, bonuses, generous holiday entitlements, and competitive salaries, supported by our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
If you're interested but haven't found a suitable role, upload your CV. We will contact you if a position becomes available and keep your CV on file for 18 months. Check our careers page regularly for new opportunities.
NHBC engages with preferred recruiters or agencies only. Unsolicited applications from other agencies will not be considered, and NHBC will not pay any fees.
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