Principal Technical Specialist

Principal Technical Specialist

Salary: ££55,000 – £62,500 10% performance bonus, plus regional allowance

Working location: Homebased

Employment type: full time, permanent

Job summary:

We're looking for a Principal Technical Specialist to join our team. In this role, you'll be the technical lead, supporting and guiding multi-disciplinary specialist teams to ensure compliance with NHBC Standards. You'll provide expert advice and technical support in areas like facade design, facade specialisation, and high-rise construction standards.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide expertise to support the maintenance and development of NHBC’s Technical Risk Management Policy.
• Advise and to have knowledge of facade design, façade specialism and high-rise construction standards.
• Working with complex building projects, experience managing technical risks in complex building environments, including mixed-use developments and unique architectural designs.
• Review, develop, publish and maintain NHBC Standards and Technical Policy for new and newly converted homes within areas of specialism to ensure NHBC’s technical position with respect to various construction methods is defined.
• Develop and publish internal and external technical information guidance and communications in support of the consistent interpretation of Standards and Building Regulatory requirements.

What we’re looking for

• You will have expert knowledge in the subject of building facades, compliance and advisory.
• Sound and appropriate levels of technical knowledge to enable sufficient understanding of customer needs and requirements.
• Good written, interpersonal and oral communication skills, tact and diplomacy and be self-motivated.
• The ability to interpret and analyse complex data and convey complex technical information clearly.
• Confident and experienced presenter with experience of large audiences (100+ people).
• Competent user of MS Office suite of software
• Full driving licence, time to time frequent travel and away from home.

• Chartered membership of an appropriate professional body/institution, e.g. CABE, FCABE, MCIOB, RICS etc.
• Desirable to have a construction-related Degree or Diploma.

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.

We are seeking a Principal Technical Specialist, "who has knowledge and experience in working with complex external envelopes on major projects” to join our team of Technical Specialists. In this role, you will deliver robust NHBC Standards and provide expert guidance and technical policy support working internal and with our external stakeholders and customers

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

Act as a technical lead within a team of specialists, delivering robust NHBC Standards and offering guidance and technical policy in specific areas of construction expertise. This role ensures that effective operational risk management on-site can be implemented by others within NHBC.

Responsibilities extend to:

• Provide expert knowledge working with complex external envelopes on major projects.
• Provide expertise to support the maintenance and development of NHBC’s Technical Risk Management Policy.
• Advise and to have knowledge of facade design, façade specialism and high-rise construction standards.
• Working with complex building projects, experience managing technical risks in complex building environments, including mixed-use developments and unique architectural designs.
• Review, develop, publish and maintain NHBC Standards and Technical Policy for new and newly converted homes within areas of specialism to ensure NHBC’s technical position with respect to various construction methods is defined.
• Develop and publish internal and external technical information guidance and communications in support of the consistent interpretation of Standards and Building Regulatory requirements.
• Assist the Technical and Standards Manager in the review and development of technical guidance, by sampling and auditing technical guidance produced by Senior Technical and Technical Specialists.
• Take ownership and lead the development of allocated sections of the NHBC Standards or Regulatory Requirements for new and newly converted homes.

The ideal candidate will have

• Experience and knowledge of working with complex external envelopes on major projects.
• Knowledge and experience of technical research gained through working with a research body or achievement of a research based second degree.
• Advantage to have a background and knowledge of within Building Control, complex building projects and building facades experience.
• Sound and appropriate levels of technical knowledge to enable sufficient understanding of customer needs and requirements.
• Focussed specialist skills such as structural engineering, Building Regulations or Warranty Standards.
• Have expert technical knowledge and experience house building/construction, NHBC standards, Building Regulations, procedures and structure.
• Good written, interpersonal and oral communication skills, tact and diplomacy and be self-motivated.
• The ability to interpret and analyse complex data and convey complex technical information clearly.
• Confident and experienced presenter with experience of large audiences (100+ people).
• Competent user of MS Office suite of software
• Full driving licence, time to time frequent travel and away from home.

Education and Qualifications

• Chartered membership of an appropriate professional body/institution, e.g. CABE, FCABE, MCIOB, RICS etc.
• Desirable to have a construction-related Degree or Diploma.

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