Building / Senior Surveyor

Building Surveyor & Senior Surveyor
Salary: £43,700 – £65,000 (depending on experience) + up to 10% performance bonus + regional allowance (up to £7,500)
Working location: Nationwide, Homebased
Employment type: full time/part-time, permanent

*Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or something in between, we’d love to make it work.*

Job summary:

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Building Surveyor / Senior Surveyor to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. You will use your technical expertise and understanding of NHBC Standards and Building Regulations to deliver an efficient, high-quality service in line with Service Level Agreements and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring NHBC, customer and statutory requirements are met.

If you have a strong background in building control surveying and are looking to progress your career within a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested in becoming a Registered Building Inspector:

NHBC welcomes individuals interested in becoming or at the early stages of their applications to become a Registered Building Inspector (all classes) and will provide the necessary training and funding, supported by our dedicated professional team for the Building Safety Regulator framework.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role in managing building control and warranty risks, ensuring compliance with NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, and service level requirements. Working closely with developers and colleagues, you’ll help deliver safe, high-quality buildings from design through to completion.

• Act as a Registered Building Inspector, applying professional standards and codes in line with your registration.

• Assess building regulation and warranty applications for residential and associated non-residential developments.

• Provide expert advice on complex or restricted functions to NHBC Building Control Services Ltd.

• Supervise and support inspectors of lower classification where required.

• Coordinate inspections, certifications, and approvals, ensuring issues are identified and resolved efficiently.

• Liaise and negotiate with builders, developers, and consultants to achieve compliance and uphold NHBC Standards.

• Support inspection teams with technical guidance on high-risk or complex elements.

• Promote NHBC’s objectives, contribute to business improvements, and help drive operational efficiency.

• Mentor, coach, and assist in the training and development of colleagues.

• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and quality requirements at all times.

What we’re looking for

• Preferably Class Registered as a Registered Building Inspector, all levels considered.

• Experienced with structural defects and related claims, NHBC Standards, and site inspection would also be a benefit.

• An understanding of building pathology and experienced in the field of Building Control.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information to internal/external audiences.

• A full Driving licence is required for this role.

• You will already have or working towards, a construction-related qualifications such as City and Guilds, HNC, HND, or NVQ (or equivalent).

• Professional chartered membership or working toward i.e. MCIOB, CABE, or similar.

• Some experience of building control plan assessment essential.

 
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.