Senior Surveyor

Job Description

Overview

Senior Surveyor (Building)

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 +10% performance bonus, + regional allowance

Working location: Nationwide, Homebased

Employment type: full time, permanent

Job summary:

As a Senior Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing risk across NHBC’s warranty products and building control services, ensuring projects meet all customer, statutory, and technical requirements. Acting as a Registered Building Inspector Class Registered no less than 2F/ Class 3 required.

This is a senior-level role that demands technical excellence, proactive risk management, and strong collaboration to ensure the successful delivery of safe, high-quality developments.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll assess high-risk applications, supervise and support less experienced inspectors, and advise on critical technical elements throughout the construction lifecycle. Working closely with developers, builders, and their professional teams from design to completion, you will ensure that proposals comply with NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, and national requirements.

• You’ll be responsible for restricted activities on complex residential developments - typically over 11 metres in height, and provide expert guidance on both building control and warranty matters.
• Ensure compliance with NHBC and HSE requirements for personal safety and that of others.
• Manage the Building Regulation and Warranty aspects by supporting inspection staff with the provision of expert advice, inspection of high risk/complex elements or features of building work, the identification / communication of key inspection stages and review of progress.
• Surveying and assessing buildings and proposals for suitability for Buildmark Conversions cover, including the provision of advice, preparation of reports and offers / refusals of insurance cover.
• Understanding and experience of forensic investigations of buildings, defect identification and repair.

What we’re looking for

• Good communication skills both verbal and written with appropriate interpersonal and presentational skills.
• Experience in training and mentoring.
• Experience of warranty risk management.
• Extensive experience in the construction industry with relevant experience in Building Control.
• Experience of plan appraisal of residential developments and associated non-residential uses.
• Provide guidance to builders, their consultants and NHBC on Building Regulation & NHBC Standards.
• Proactively resolve customer complaints & manage conflict and disagreement by effective and appropriate escalation.
• Chartered membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Relevant accredited HND/HNC qualification or substantial industry experience.
• Required to be a Registered Building Inspector, minimum of 2F and 3 BSR Class.

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.