[Hiring] Senior Technical Advisor @National House-Building Council

Role Description

As a Senior Technical Advisor, you’ll play a key role in supporting NHBC’s Claims teams by providing specialist technical expertise across a wide range of building and construction-related issues. You’ll investigate complex building defects, advise on their causes and assess proposed repair solutions to ensure they meet the required standards and deliver value.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing technical advice and guidance to Claims colleagues on complex and high-value building claims.
• Reviewing technical reports, investigating building defects and identifying potential causes.
• Advising on appropriate investigation strategies and assessing compliance with NHBC Standards and Building Regulations.
• Reviewing proposed repair solutions to ensure they are technically appropriate, correctly specified and cost-effective.
• Undertaking occasional site visits to investigate defects, assess remedial works and inspect repairs in progress.
• Managing and liaising with external consultants, builders and technical representatives.
• Supporting and sharing technical knowledge with colleagues, including providing guidance and mentoring where appropriate.
• Contributing to the development of technical policies, guidance and improvements to NHBC’s risk management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within the building or construction industry, with strong knowledge of the housing and commercial sectors.
• Experience in building design, construction methods and building defect analysis.
• A thorough understanding of NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, relevant British Standards and construction techniques.
• Experience assessing building defects, investigating their causes and evaluating remedial solutions.
• The ability to interpret complex technical information and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to make pragmatic judgements on technical compliance and value.
• A relevant degree or equivalent professional background, with a postgraduate qualification desirable.
• A proactive team player who can work independently, build strong relationships and share technical expertise.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• Life assurance
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• Employee discounts platform
• Two days volunteer leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
• + many more!