Building Quality Auditor

Job description

Building Quality Auditor

South East

Permanent

£40,000 to £48,000 + Excellent Benefits

The Client

My client is an industry leading provider of Structural Insurance with an international presence and a respected brand. With a UK wide presence in the Insurance and Warranty sector my client is an award-winning company and as such are looking for talented Building Quality Auditors to join them. With an in-house training team they focus on developing the team they have in place and offering all the support those joining them are usually longing for.

The Role

To provide Site Quality Audits, award verifications and technical audits and technical building and construction expertise relating to the Inspection of sites in construction, and complete a comprehensive report and deliver this to the client

The Responsibilities

Duties of the post include, but are not limited to:

* Carrying out a comprehensive site Audit, working closely with Developers and Builders to ensure workmanship and materials 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 maximizing time spent on site.

* Recording Audit details on the database and communicating comments to customers.

* Carry out Developer assessments and present this at regional offices if requested to do so.

* 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, and promoting areas of good practice. And identifying areas of improvement

* To carry out tool box talks if required

* Provide advice to line Manager on technical areas, so that team members are fully informed when dealing with potential clients.

* Researching the history of the site prior to carrying out the Audit

* To share knowledge within our organization on trends within the industry

* To carry out award verification marking as required

* Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

The Requirements

* Full member/or associate of professional organizations with minimum grades accepted: MRICS/MCIOB/MCABE/MICWCI or similar.

* Relevant BC experience, plan check and site inspection and relevant warranty, quality or defect resolution experience. Extensive experience of differing construction methods, as well as experience of defect resolution issues. The candidate must have experience and understanding of high-risk areas of construction, such as flat roofs, basements, cladding systems, etc.

* In depth knowledge and understanding of the Building Regulations, associated legislation and construction standards.

* Requires basic understanding of general insurance principals and terminology.

* Ability to undertake site Audits to assess both quality and the standards of all aspects of a Construction site Audit.

* Commercial awareness and ability to work as part of a team.

* A demonstrable understanding of what an Audit entails.

* 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 and MS Excel.

* Full UK Driving License.

The Rewards

A competitive salary, Bonus Scheme, Fuel Allowance, Professional Fees Paid (Certified training (CPD), Mobile phone and laptop, Private medical insurance, Pension, 25 days increasing to 30 through longevity of employment + Statutory + Charity Day