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The ability to communicate clearly, concisely and accurately in both letter and report formats is essential. Good interpersonal skills are required, and experience in preparing repair schedules would be an advantage. Membership such as RICS, CIOB would be a distinct advantage.IT skills and a current driving licence are also essential. We are looking for someone who will always be looking to do things better and with attention to detail. Being able to put yourself in your customer’s shoes and seeing things from their perspective, whilst balancing operational parameters and behaving ethically. You should have a construction background with a solid building technical knowledge as well as knowledge of remedial techniques. Ideally you will hold a relevant technical qualification and have knowledge of potential causes of building defects, Building Regulations, construction techniques and Health and Safety. Skills & Attributes - Demonstrable experience within Loss Adjustment, Warranty Surveying, Building Surveying, Quantity      surveying or Building Inspection - Knowledge of housing construction and NHBC Technical Standards - Will have a strong understanding of NHBC Technical Requirements/Standards, Construction, Buildmark policies and regulatory requirements Desirable: - Professional Membership of MCIOB, RICS, CII, CILA or similar Why NHBC? Apart from working with great colleagues who are passionate about what they do, you will be joining a rapidly growing, market leading business. With Best Company accreditation and silver Investors in People status, we pride ourselves on developing individuals to achieve their full potential and offer exceptional personal development and career progression opportunities. We also support, sponsor and pay for training and membership to relevant professional organisations. All necessary equipment and other allowances associated with working from home will be provided. Always happy to talk flexible working We encourage employees to work flexibly in different ways including home working, field working and both formal and informal flexible working arrangements. We don’t promise we can offer you what you want, but we are always happy to talk flexible working. In the interview process we’ll discuss this more with you. Salary / Benefits: - £35,500 - £41,500 (depending on experience, location and including remote worker allowance). - Up to 6% performance related bonus - Company car - 25 days pa annual leave with option to purchase one additional week per year. - Pension scheme to Pension Mark Plus standards (up to 10.5% of salary employer contribution). - Equalised Paternity, Maternity and Adoption Leave. - Life assurance of 4 x salary. - Subsidised private medical insurance. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate Diversity and Inclusion  NHBC is committed to equal opportunities for all. We are a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and the Women in Finance Charter. Our inclusive culture helps us to maintain competitive advantage as we aim to attract people from diverse backgrounds to complement our team. Underlying our overall commitment to equality is the fundamental belief in the right of all employees and customers to be treated with dignity and respect and to be guaranteed freedom from discrimination. Our Values Excellent – Proud and professional in all that we do. Connected - Collaborating, sharing and achieving success as a team. Human - Challenging, supporting and respecting each other. Progressive - Inspired by possibilities, learning and adapting together. 

Salary: Grade K £49,464 - £54,597 per annum (+£2085 call out allowance) Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week  Contract: Permanent  Location - Guildhall 2, Kingston  The Royal Borough of Kingston is entering a new era of growth and opportunity and has reviewed its Strategic Planning and Infrastructure service in preparation for the challenges ahead. An opportunity has arisen to lead our Building Control service, which has a crucial role to play in ensuring we achieve high quality outcomes in the future development of the Borough.  About the role The successful candidate will lead our small, but highly regarded Building Control team, dealing with a wide range of domestic and commercial projects. As well as managing day to day activities, you will provide the strategic leadership and direction necessary to support the continuing development of the Building Control service. You will promote agile ways of working and maximise the opportunities for digitisation, to provide a flexible and resilient service focused on our customer’s needs. About you We are looking for an exceptional person to lead our Building Control team through a period of transition. You will have considerable experience in working in either public or private sector Building Control, preferably in a management capacity. Our ambition is to grow the service so you will need to be forward thinking and motivated, with commercial awareness, and an ability to seek out new business opportunities and build partnerships with local enterprises.  Benefits we offer Kingston Council has good access to central London and our offices are a short walk from the station based in the middle of the historic and vibrant high street next to the open spaces of the river Thames, offering a wide range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities; all making for a desirable place to live and work.  The successful candidate will have access to a wide range of staff benefits, some of which include: · 29 days annual leave - In addition you will receive 8 statutory bank holidays · Local government pension scheme · Interest free season loan ticket · Cycle to work and Zip Car Scheme · Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres · Comprehensive Learning and Development programme · A forward thinking and networked organisation where employee’s views are valued. · Modern and flexible working environment allowing employees to benefit from agile working practises Apply If you are interested in being part of this exciting journey of change and feel you have the requisite skills and outlook, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Please apply online by uploading your current CV and a supporting statement outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the  role profile.pdf  when completing your supporting statement. The Royal Borough of Kingston is Disability Confident Committed. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role and ensure that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.  We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Closing date: 29/2/2020 

Building Control Surveyor £30,507 - £47,536 p.a. (includes 5 Market Forces)  Hours: 37.0 Hours per Week We have a fantastic opportunity for a number of experienced Building Control Surveyors to join our growing team responsible for delivering high quality Building Control across an exciting, vibrant and diverse borough. As a Building Control Surveyor you will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of statutory functions through design appraisal and site inspection services.   Keen to assist in driving forward our growth agenda, you will support and foster relationships with both new and existing customers.  In taking on this challenge you will be degree qualified in a construction related discipline or have gained chartered status through experience, with appropriate professional membership e.g. CABE, RICS or CIOB.   In addition you must be capable of demonstrating the necessary technical ability and site experience to deliver a comprehensive Building Control service to a wide range of sectors. We are particularly interested in speaking to candidates who are commercially aware and able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of working on large scale commercial projects. You will be customer focused, able to work successfully as part of a team and keen to ensure that you maintain the high standards of service delivery expected in our Building Control Team. As a service we are committed to delivering services as efficiently as possible and an ability to work flexibly with technology will be required.  You will need a valid driving licence and be able to carry out a comprehensive site inspection service.  In return we can offer you a competitive salary, the post comes with a contributory pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, and flexible working and car mileage allowance.  Please contact Gabrielle Whitehouse or Matt Rouse for an informal discussion on 0121 704 8445/0121 704 8435 or email gawhitehouse@solihull.gov.uk / matrouse@solihull.gov.uk   Please note we do not accept CVs. Closing Date: 2 nd March 2020. Interview Date – w/c 16 th March 2020.

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE REGIONALLY GREATER LONDON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, THE HOME COUNTIES and ACROSS THE MIDLANDS  Progress your Building Control career with one of the UK’s leading Corporate Approved Inspectors. Established in 2003, Salus operate a successful business model of providing a comprehensive and professional building control service to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.   Our strategy continues to be centred on recruiting like-minded building control surveyors who enjoy delivering a great service to our wide-ranging clients mainly in the Commercial Sector.    Our growth has been structured with a key to our success being measured on our low staff turnover and all colleagues achieving a good work life balance.  You will benefit from being based out of a fully operational established office, yet you won’t be tied to a daily commute. We are now looking to recruit ambitious professionals who enjoy the diverse challenges that building control brings and can demonstrate a pro-active and practical solution to schemes throughout all sectors. We have both full and part time positions available.  In return for you being an enthusiastic, experience and CABE / RICS qualified building control surveyor you will enjoy an excellent reward package including competitive salary, a choice of a fully funded lease car or a generous £400 per month car allowance plus mileage, contributory pension scheme, two paid professional fees, salary sacrifice benefits and 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Come and be a part of our exceptional teams For more information or an informal chat, please contact :- Rita Raven HR Manager 0333 800 5678 www.salusai.co.uk/careers