Job Description

Overview:

Senior Surveyor in House Type Approvals

Salary:

44,000 - 47,000 + 10% bonus per annum + regional allowance.

Working Location:

Homebased

Employment Type:

full time, Permanent

Job summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Surveyor to specialise in House Type Approvals and develop their expertise to become a recognised authority in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field. In this role, the Senior Surveyor will play a key part in shaping the future of housing, setting industry standards, and ensuring that every project meets the highest levels of safety and compliance.

What you'll be doing

This is a key opportunity for a Senior Surveyor to specialise in House Type Approvals and become a go-to expert in this dynamic field. You'll help shape the future of housing, drive industry standards, and ensure projects meet the highest levels of safety and compliance.

Working with a skilled team, you'll develop specialist knowledge in this niche area of building control--managing risk and ensuring that warranty products and applications meet all statutory and customer requirements.

Ensure compliance with NHBC and HSE requirements for personal safety and that of others. Deliver technical presentations to both internal and external customers where required. Assist with training, coaching and mentoring of others as required. Manage own workload and allocated tasks by Inspection Manager and Peer Group 1-3 builders to ensure relevant SLA's are achieved. Take responsibility for the assessment of building regulation and warranty applications for residential developments and associated non-residential uses typically over 11 metres high. Assist in implementing business efficiencies and opportunities for growth of the business.

What we're looking for

Senior level experience in the building / construction industry. Experience of plan appraisal of residential developments and associated non-residential uses. Experience in training and mentoring. IT literate with the ability to use a range of software programs. Wider knowledge of Technical Operation SOPs, company Systems & processes. Thorough knowledge of NHBC SOPS and systems relevant Specialism. Chartered membership of an appropriate professional institution. Relevant accredited HND/HNC qualification or substantial industry experience.

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

27 days annual leave + bank holidays holiday purchase scheme enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%) life assurance subsidised private medical insurance employee discounts platform two days volunteer leave enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we're in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We're seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.



Once onboard, you'll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You'll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.



We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we're always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.




Responsibilities:

Opportunity for a

Senior Surveyor to specialise in Accepts Appraisals

and build your expertise to become the go-to person in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field. As a Senior Surveyor with a focus on Accepts Appraisals, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of housing, driving industry standards, and ensuring that each project meets the highest level of safety and compliance.

What we offer:

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a holiday purchase scheme Up to 7,500 Regional allowance, qualification depends on location (Inner London 7,500, Outer London 6,000, South-east 3,750) Generous pension scheme, with an employer contribution of up to 10.5% Life Assurance (x4 salary) Subsidised private medical insurance Cycle to Work scheme Employee discounts platform, including gym discounts 24/7 employee assistance programme supporting your mental wellbeing 2 days volunteer leave Equalised maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents Payroll Giving, this allows you to make donations to your chosen charity through monthly pay deductions

What you'll be doing

This is an integral opportunity to build your expertise to become the go-to person in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field. As a Senior Surveyor, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of housing, driving industry standards, and ensuring that each project meets the highest level of safety and compliance.


You'll have the chance to develop expert knowledge in this niche area of building control, working alongside a skilled team to manage critical risks, ensuring that warranty products and building control applications meet all statutory and customer requirements.


Ensure compliance with NHBC and HSE requirements for personal safety and that of others. Deliver technical presentations to both internal and external customers where required. Assist with training, coaching and mentoring of others as required. Manage own workload and allocated tasks by Inspection Manager and Peer Group 1-3 builders to ensure relevant SLA's are achieved. Take responsibility for the assessment of building regulation and warranty applications for residential developments and associated non-residential uses typically over 11 metres high. Assist in implementing business efficiencies and opportunities for growth of the business.

The ideal candidate will have

Senior level experience in the building / construction industry. Experience of plan appraisal of residential developments and associated non-residential uses. Experience in training and mentoring. Proven ability to make pragmatic and value decisions on compliance with Building Regulations and NHBC Standards. IT literate with the ability to use a range of software programs. Wider knowledge of Technical Operation SOPs, company Systems & processes. Thorough knowledge of NHBC SOPS and systems relevant Specialism. Significant knowledge of construction l issues and relevant standards/legislation.

Qualifications:

Education and Qualifications

Chartered membership of an appropriate professional institution. Relevant accredited HND/HNC qualification or substantial industry experience.

Why you should join us

At NHBC we are proud to be unique. No other organisation in our sector combines the variety of services and scale that we offer. As the market leader, our name is synonymous with new home warranty and insurance. Our people are driven by our core purpose to raise standards in housebuilding and protect homeowners.

We are a modern, lifestyle and family friendly employer who are in a period of rapid growth, investing in technology, data and new ways of working. We need passionate, talented and driven people to join us on this journey.

We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly. We don't promise we can offer you exactly what you want, but we are always happy to talk

flexible working

.

Your future with us

We have lots of fantastic examples across our business of people who are building their career with us. We are huge advocates of internal mobility and work hard to retain our best talent. We offer exceptional personal development and career progression opportunities. If you're ambitious, driven and hard-working you will succeed with us. We'll support you with full training, ongoing development, and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications and professional memberships.

Our inclusive culture

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to bring their true selves to work. We fundamentally believe in the rights of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, free from discrimination. We have active employee networks that support our colleagues and their allies, creating safe spaces for open conversations and the sharing of ideas.

If you need any adjustments or additional support with your application, please let us know at Recruitment@nhbc.co.uk