Building Inspector

Making sure that newly constructed homes adhere to NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, and other pertinent laws is the responsibility of a Building Inspector. In your patch, you'll collaborate with the site managers to find and avoid building flaws. Managing insurance risk and building the greatest possible homes for first-time homebuyers are crucial tasks for the Building Inspector.

The following are typical tasks for a building inspector:

• Check building sites
• Verify that work is done in accordance with building requirements and project plans
• Measure and sample building materials to ensure their quality, detect flaws, and provide solutions
• Track job progress and produce reports for clients and construction management

^*Pay rates
Earnings typically depend on location, employer, the stage of your training, your hours worked and the opportunity to work overtime. Please also note that the pay rate figures have come from a variety of reliable sources including:

• National Home Builders
• Home Builder's Sub-Contractors
• CITB
• The Home Builders Federation
• Construction Recruitment Agencies

There are no established entrance requirements to work as a Building Inspector, but you can get ready for your career by taking courses at a university or college, signing up for an apprenticeship, or getting on-the-job training.

To determine which path is best for you, investigate these options. Even though a few of these possibilities have educational prerequisites, many companies are more interested in applicants who are passionate, open to learning, and obedient.

It would be ideal if you possess a construction-related credential like a City and Guilds, HNC, HND, or NVQ (or equivalent).

You could transition into site management, building surveying, civil engineering, or construction management with expertise. Other options include starting your own site inspection company, working as a consultant, or going into training.

The type of job role can differ depending on the employer and the activities involved. Some roles such as trade roles have the opportunity to be self-employed. Often employers offer a variety of employment status and flexibility. The jobs outlined in this website are common across the home building industry, but the job titles may differ from one organisation to another.

All our featured job roles offer different entry-points for school leavers, college leavers, and graduates to commence a career in the industry. There are opportunities to enrol on apprenticeships and other career progression routes.

For most jobs, depending on your qualifications and experience there are also openings for those looking to change career.