Location
Bromley, Greater London | United Kingdom
Job description
Company
HSB
Location
Bromley, United Kingdom
Location: South East/ South West London
Department: MD Warranty Inspection Services (MDWIS)
Permanent
Job Purpose:
To provide site inspection and technical building and construction expertise relating to the risk management of construction sites registered for MDIS Warranty schemes.
Role & 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.
Skills & Experience Required:
- 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.
- Working knowledge of MS Outlook (email), MS Word, MS Excel
- Full Driving Licence for use in the UK.
- 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
- Proficient in English communications (written and oral).
- Up to 2 Storey House Inspection (Warranty & BC)
- 3 Storey House Inspection (Warranty & BC)
- 4 Storey House Inspection (Warranty & BC products) MDWIS looking at Warranty aspects (See also below)
- Apartment inspection up to and including 4 storeys plus associated non residential useage (<11m FFL Top Storey) Warranty & BC products but Warranty aspects only
- Conversion/Refurb Project SRA (Regional) Warranty Only
- Conversion/Refurb Inspection - Warranty Only job
- Conversion/Refurb Project Inspection if Warranty & Building Control - For Warranty aspects only
- Up to 2 Storey House Plan Appraisal/SRA (Regional scheme)
- Up to 2 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)
- 3 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)
- 4 Storey House Plan Appraisal/SRA (Regional Scheme) Warranty Only
- 4 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)
- 5 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)
- Basement Inspection
- Apartment inspection up to and including 4 storeys plus associated non residential useage (<11m FFL Top Storey) Warranty Only
- Quality Inspection Service (KN team only presently)
- Training Trades (Trade Talks, Tool Box talks) KN only
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