Building Inspector (Warranty Surveyor)
Building Inspector (Warranty Surveyor)
Location: West Sussex
Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Confido Consult is partnering with a well-established organisation in the Building Control and Warranty space to appoint a Building Inspector / Warranty Surveyor across the South Coast and surrounding areas.
Guided patch: Chichester to Worthing, up to Crawley and Croydon, across to Fleet and Petersfield, then back towards Chichester
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A/2B preferred) or an experienced surveyor from a Warranty or Building Control background looking to develop within a supportive and flexible environment.
The Role
You will manage your own diary and oversee a portfolio of new-build residential developments, combining both Warranty and Building Control responsibilities.
Key duties include:
* Conducting site inspections across a range of new-build housing and apartment schemes
* Carrying out risk assessments on new applications and reviewing plans
* Issuing technical feedback and amendment reports to developers
* Managing inspection requests within agreed timeframes
* Planning site visits efficiently across your regional patch
* Completing reports and administrative tasks remotely
The role offers a high degree of autonomy, with most surveyors spending 4–5 days on site, often finishing inspections early afternoon and completing paperwork from home.
About You
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Ideally a Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A/2B preferred) or working towards registration
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Background in building control or warranty surveying
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Strong understanding of residential construction and compliance
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Able to carry out inspections independently from day one
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Keen to learn and develop within a growing team
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Full UK driving licence
💡 Candidates at lower levels (including L1 or those early in their career) will be considered if they have a solid knowledge base and are committed to achieving RBI registration.
What’s on Offer
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Salary £45,000 – £65,000 (DOE)
* Car allowance (£5.5k/yr) or salary sacrifice scheme
* Enhanced pension (up to 10%)
* Annual bonus
* Private healthcare
* Flexible, home-based working
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
If you’re looking for a role offering flexibility, autonomy, and long-term development, and are open to having a confidential discussion about this Building Inspector / Warranty Surveyor role, please apply today or get in touch:
Steven Lynch
Senior Consultant – Building Control
📞 (phone number removed)
If your application is shortlisted, you will hear from us within two working days