Risk Management Surveyor - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - ATS Recruitment Limited

ATS Recruitment Limited

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Building Inspector / Risk Management Surveyor

Edinburgh, Livingston & Surrounding Areas
Permanent

Salary up to £55,000 (depending on experience) + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression

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 always looking for talented Building Inspectors and Building Control Surveyors 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.

My client are now looking for a Building Inspector around Edinburgh, Livingston and the surrounding area.

The Role

To provide site inspection and technical building and construction expertise relating to the risk management of construction sites registered for the client.

For this role we will consider Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers, Surveyors, Construction Managers, however you must be able to demonstrate you have a working knowledge and experience of building pathology and have overseen the full build process from the ground through to the CML Stage with a qualification of at least a NVQ level 4, HNC/HND in a constructive related degree.

The 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 and colleagues.
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.

The Requirements

Part / Full member of professional organisation. RICS, CIOB, CABE or ICWCI preferred but not essential.
Relevant BC 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.
In depth technical knowledge and understanding of the Building Regulations and associated legislation. UK NI/Scotland/Wales
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.
Full Driving Licence for use in the UK.
Ability to fulfil the mobility requirements of the role.

The Rewards
What's on offer for this role?

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