Major Projects Technical Building Consultant

Job Description

Overview

Major Projects Technical Building Consultant

Salary: £55,000 - £62,300 +10% performance bonus, + regional allowance

Working location: Homebased (London, office location)

Employment type: full time, permanent

Job summary:

Join our Major Projects team and help deliver some of London’s most high-profile developments. This role focuses on managing key risks and preventing warranty claims through expert application of NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, and national/European codes.

What you’ll be doing

You'll bring specialist knowledge of building performance and failure modes to complex, high-risk projects—ensuring compliance, quality, and long-term durability. Work alongside NHBC Surveyors to shape the future of the capital’s-built environment. Deliver an efficient and effective service on Warranty and Building Control jobs in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure NHBC, customer and statutory requirements are met.

• Oversee the technical risk management of highly complex new build and conversion projects in accordance with the Warranty Risk Policy.
• Carry out site inspection of building work as part of the technical risk management strategy for high risk projects and provide planned and responsive support to inspectors, surveyors and engineers in the project team.
• Review and check reports and submissions prepared by others.
• To assess the holistic technical risk and identify potential failure points of projects based on design, data analysis and extensive specialist knowledge and understanding of how buildings fail. Develop and implement bespoke, dynamic project-based risk management plans in order to mitigate technical risks identified.
• Check and/or manage the checking of design details, in accordance with NHBC Warranty policy, to ensure they comply with NHBC Standards, codes and National/European standards and Building Regulations.

What we’re looking for

• Excellent understanding of why and how buildings fail and result in claims.
• Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams to achieve agreed outputs.
• Have extensive knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following key areas: NHBC Standards Building regulations, Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience of successful customer relationship management.
• On-site experience with advanced knowledge of the housing sector.
• Understanding of building Pathology and experience of building defect identification
• Extensive relevant building / Construction techniques.
• IT literate across a range of software programmes – Microsoft Office.
• Project management skills.
• Chartered membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Relevant accredited HND/HNC qualification or substantial industry experience.

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.