Building Surveyor / Inspector

Building Surveyor / Inspector (Structural Warranty) South & Central - High Wycombe / Oxford Home Based (Requires Travel) Permanent £38,000 – £45,000 – Dependent on experience The Client A recognised Approved company providing building control for all types of domestic and commercial projects. Our client handle everything from initial notice, plan checking and site inspections through to final certificate. Job Purpose To provide site inspection and technical building and construction expertise relating to the risk management of construction sites registered for our client. The area is to cover the Oxford / High Wycombe Overview of Responsibilities Duties of the post include, but are not limited to: * Inspecting homes being constructed and / or converted, working closely with Developers and Builders to ensure as far as is reasonably possible the works are in accordance with the Technical Manual and Building Regulations. * Effectively self-manage, by forward planning own workload, to provide a responsive, helpful and professional service whilst maximising time spent on site. * Recording inspection details on the data base and communicating comments to customers. * Carry out Developer assessments during the life of projects. * Ongoing liaison with Surveyors and Management on technical matters – to ensure that standards are being maintained and procedures adhered to. * Ongoing liaison with Developers / Clients / Builders, offering technical advice and guidance. * Provide advice to line Manager on technical areas so that team members are fully informed when dealing with potential clients. * Undertake any other duties as reasonably required. Experience / Skills * Part / Full member of professional organisations with minimum grades accepted: TechRICS / ACIOB / ACABE / LICWCI or similar. * Relevant Building Control experience, plan check and site inspection and relevant warranty, quality or defect resolution experience. Extensive experience of deferring construction methods, as well as experience of defect resolution issues. * Appropriate knowledge and understanding of the Building Regulations, associated legislation and construction standards. * A demonstrable understanding of latent defect risk management and the methods for mitigating claims. * Requires basic understanding of general insurance principals and terminology desirable. * Ability to undertake site inspections to assess both quality and the cause/effect of building defects. * Commercial awareness and ability to work as part of a team. * Ability to create not only good working relationships with other construction professionals but to be able to deal effectively with members of the public. * The ability to meet deadlines and manage own workload within agreed parameters. * Demonstrable ability to use own initiative. * Ability to motivate self and influence others. * Excellent Customer Services skills and experience of Relationship Management. * Flexible in personal approach. * Working knowledge of MS Outlook (email), MS Word, MS Excel. * Full Driving Licence for use in the UK. * Proficient in English communications (written and oral). * Ability to fulfil the mobility requirements of the RMS role, including (but not limited to) the ability to – * move around a site * climb ladders * work at height * drive reasonable distances About ATS Recruitment ATS Recruitment are a specialist agency supplying skilled candidates into the high technology engineering and construction industries on both a permanent and contract basis. We are extremely experienced and knowledgeable about the sectors we recruit into and have several large national (UK) and international clients who repeatedly use our services. Please visit our website for our latest roles and news