Building Inspector | Full Time | Trowbridge | £45,000 – £48,000 + 6% Bonus

NHBC is looking for a Building Inspector to join its inspection service team.

This is a full-time, permanent role. You will be field based in Trowbridge and work from home when not visiting sites.

The salary is £45,000 - £48,000, depending on experience. The role also includes a 6% performance bonus.

You will work with registered builders to make sure new homes meet NHBC Standards, Building Regulations and other relevant legal requirements.

You will build strong working relationships with site managers in your area. You will help them find and prevent construction defects before they become bigger problems. Revolutionary, apparently, because spotting issues early still feels like a rare act of civilisation.

This is a practical site-based role. You will be out visiting construction sites most days. Your working day starts when you leave home, not when you arrive at your first site.

NHBC will provide full training and ongoing support from your line manager and wider team. You will also manage your own diary and have autonomy in how you plan your work.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect new homes: Visit construction sites and inspect work through the build process.
• Check standards: Make sure homes meet NHBC Standards and Building Regulations.
• Support builders: Work with registered builders and site managers.
• Prevent defects: Help identify and prevent construction defects.
• Manage risk: Support NHBC in managing insurance risk.
• Build relationships: Develop strong links with site teams on your patch.
• Give guidance: Help builders understand what is needed to meet standards.
• Record findings: Keep clear records of inspections and issues.
• Support quality: Help improve the quality of homes for new buyers.
• Plan your diary: Manage your own workload and site visits.
• Work safely: Visit active construction sites and inspect buildings at different stages.
• Work at height: Carry out inspections that may involve working at height.

About You

NHBC is looking for someone with:

• Construction experience: Significant and relevant house-building or construction experience.
• Building knowledge: Strong understanding of the house-building process.
• Trade awareness: Ability to explain how trades interact during construction.
• Relationship skills: Ability to listen, build rapport and gain trust.
• Influencing skills: Confidence dealing with disagreements in a firm but professional way.
• Decision-making skills: Ability to gather and assess information before making decisions.
• Customer focus: Commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction.
• Site readiness: Ability to work on construction sites in a physically demanding role.
• Learning mindset: Interest in keeping up to date with building standards and industry changes.
• Driving licence: A full driving licence is required.
• Qualification: A construction qualification such as City and Guilds, HNC, HND or NVQ would be useful.

This role is subject to a DVLA driving licence check as part of pre-employment screening.

Building Safety Regulator Support

NHBC has a dedicated professional team to support technical staff who need to register with the Building Safety Regulator as a Registered Building Inspector.

This support includes:

• Training and development: Support to prepare for accredited assessment.
• Competency assessment: Help with third-party accredited assessment schemes.
• Funding: NHBC will pay for the assessment schemes.
• Registration support: NHBC will also fund registration with the Building Safety Regulator.

What NHBC Offers

NHBC offers:

• Salary: £45,000 - £48,000, depending on experience.
• Bonus: 6% performance bonus.
• Contract: Full-time, permanent.
• Location: Field based in Trowbridge.
• Home-based start: Your working day starts when you leave home.
• No weekends: NHBC does not ask Building Inspectors to work weekends.
• Autonomy: Control of your own diary.
• Training: Full training and ongoing support.
• Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase: Option to buy extra leave.
• Pension: Enhanced pension scheme of up to 10.5%.
• Life assurance: Life assurance cover.
• Medical cover: Subsidised private medical insurance.
• Discounts: Employee discounts platform.
• Volunteer leave: Two days’ volunteer leave.
• Family leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay.
• Career growth: Development, qualifications and professional membership support.

About NHBC

NHBC is a market leader in new home warranties and insurance.

Its purpose is to raise standards in house building and protect homeowners. NHBC works with registered builders and supports better quality across new homes.

The organisation is growing and investing in technology, data and new ways of working. It also supports flexible working and encourages staff to find a good work-life balance.

NHBC is a Disability Confident organisation and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment.

How to Apply

Apply online through NHBC.

Candidates must meet the essential criteria for the role. NHBC will review skills, experience and potential during the recruitment process.

Reasonable adjustments are available where needed.

You will need a full driving licence. A DVLA check will be completed as part of pre-employment screening.

Application Tips

For this Building Inspector role, focus on your house-building and construction experience. Give clear examples of how you have inspected work, identified defects, worked with site managers and improved quality. Show that you understand NHBC Standards, Building Regulations and the full build process. Mention any construction qualifications, site safety experience and your ability to manage relationships on site. Keep your application practical, direct and evidence-based. The hiring team needs proof you can inspect buildings, not a poetic tribute to bricks.