Building Surveyor / Inspector Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Building Surveyor / Inspector to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Recording inspection details on the data base and communicating comments to customers;
- Provide advice to line Manager on technical areas so that team members are fully informed when dealing with potential clients;
- Ongoing liaison with Developers / Clients / Builders, Architects offering technical advice and guidance;
- Ensure inspections target a zero claims ratio;
- Carry out Developer assessments at the completion of projects;
- Ongoing liaison with Surveyors and Management on technical matters – to ensure that standards are being maintained and procedures adhered to;
- Inspecting newly build properties and undertaking reports and desk top reviews to determine the defect and compliance technical standards;
- Preparing schedules of works and scope of works using existing agreed rates;
- Undertaking any other duties as reasonably required of a Building Surveyor/Engineer;
- Contract Administration on larger remedial schemes and supervision of contractors on site;
- Providing technical support and technical investigation/ analysis to internal departments relating to issues raised by Homeowners;
- All aspects of building surveying including site inspections, defect diagnosis, report writing and remedial schedule writing.
Requirements:
- The ability to meet deadlines and manage own workload within agreed parameters;
- In depth technical knowledge of Building Regulations and other relevant construction standards;
- Demonstrable ability to use own initiative and will be able to motivate self and influence others;
- Full UK driving licence;
- Relevant BC, plan check, site inspection and / or Warranty experience;
- Ability to undertake site inspections to assess both quality and the cause/effect of building defects including structural defects;
- Understanding of Building Regulations and associated legislation;
- Requires basic understanding of general insurance principals and terminology desirable;
- Part / Full member of professional. Minimum Grades accepted: TechRICS / ACIOB / CABE / LICWCI or similar;
- Commercial awareness and ability to work as part of a team;
- Post Qualification Experience;
- Part / Full member of professional. Minimum Grades accepted: Building Surveyor, TechRICS / ACIOB / CABE / LICWCI or similar;
- Full training provided on the insurance specific section of the role;
- Good technical knowledge of Building Regulations and other relevant construction standards;
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.