Technical Building Consultant

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Technical Building Consultant, Milton Keynes

Client: NHBC

Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8bd7611a8c44

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Salary: £34,000 – £37,000 + up to 6% bonus per annum.

Working Location: South and South East England, Watford, Oxford, Reading, London, Southampton.

Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

*Please note: During the interview period, we may conduct interviews, and if a suitable candidate is found, this advert may close earlier than the expiry date.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Technical Building Consultant . This is an excellent opportunity for those with some technical or similar experience in the housing sector seeking to develop their knowledge.

At NHBC, we are proud to be unique. No other organization in our sector combines the variety of services and scale that we offer. As the market leader, our name is synonymous with new home warranty and insurance. Our people are driven by our core purpose to raise standards in housebuilding and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

We are a modern, lifestyle and family-friendly employer experiencing rapid growth, investing in technology, data, and new ways of working. We need passionate, talented, and driven people to join us on this journey.

We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly. While we may not always be able to meet every individual’s preferences, we are always open to discussing flexible working .

What we offer:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a holiday purchase scheme
• Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions of up to 10.5%
• Life Assurance (x4 salary)
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts platform, including gym discounts
• 24/7 employee assistance programme supporting mental wellbeing
• 2 days volunteer leave
• Equalised maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
• A 6-month on-the-job training plan, with mentor support and relevant training courses, with the possibility of undertaking an NVQ later
• Up to 6% bonus
• Comprehensive technical training based on competencies
• Development and support within a technical peer group

What you’ll be doing

As part of a technical team, you will review housing development plans and provide support and advice for housebuilders and their technical/design teams. Your technical input will cover NHBC Standards, primarily focusing on weather resistance, including checking design elements like walls, roofs, cladding finishes, parapets, cavity trays, and basement waterproofing.

You will collaborate with builder customers and their design teams to provide knowledge and technical advice on NHBC Standards, design codes, and relevant areas to guide them towards compliant solutions acceptable to NHBC. You will also coordinate projects, set up inspection regimes, support inspectors, and attend meetings (which may be via Microsoft Teams).

This role is home-based with flexibility and a good work/life balance. Travel to client sites and occasionally to our offices, including Milton Keynes, is expected.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing NHBC’s technical and warranty risks on new build projects
• Reviewing technical submissions for compliance with NHBC standards
• Coordinating project inputs from specialists within the risk management team
• Negotiating and influencing developers and design teams
• Conducting site inspections as needed to support inspectors and engineers

The ideal candidate will have

Seeking the next step in the housing sector, with some knowledge and experience in housebuilding and construction techniques, and an interest in building failure mechanisms and pathology.

You will also need:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive, self-motivated approach
• At least three years of construction or housing-related technical experience
• A full UK Driving Licence

Education and Qualifications

• Chartered membership or working towards it (e.g., MCIOB, BEng, Associate)
• Building/construction-related degree or equivalent (HNC/D diploma)
• Familiarity with IT systems and software
• Minimum GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent

We welcome applications from individuals who meet most of the criteria, emphasizing experience, skills, and passion.

Your future with us

We support internal mobility and career development. We offer training, ongoing development, and opportunities for professional qualifications and memberships.

Our inclusive culture

We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We have active employee networks that promote open conversations and idea sharing.

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