Job Description

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 + up to 6% bonus per annum

Working Location: Home-based (Regular travel to office)

Closing Date: 06/11//2024

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

QUALIFYING RULES:

Those applicants who already have a Construction or similar to a Building Control-related Degree - DO NOT QUALIFY.

Applicants must have full U.K. Right to Work proof, such as U.K. and E.U. share code, U.K. settlement documentation etc.

NHBC do not offer VISA extensions, Sponsorships and cannot accept short term VISA's.

This opportunity requires regular travel between NHBC Offices and the University of Wolverhampton and may include over night stay. Driving Licence desirable.

NHBC is offering an exceptional opportunity for four ambitious individuals to join our Trainee Building Control Surveyor Apprenticeship program 2024.

This is your chance to embark on a dynamic career path, full of growth and learning, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and compliance of construction projects obtaining a fully funded Degree and permanent employment with a fantastic career journey. With only four placements available offering comprehensive training with the UK’s leading building control services and new home warranty provider, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

What we offer:

* Fully funded Degree, via NHBC Apprenticeship program with The University of Wolverhampton

* Supported training and funding towards becoming a Registered Building Inspector

* 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a holiday purchase scheme

* Generous pension scheme, with an employer contribution 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 your mental wellbeing

* 2 days volunteer leave

* Equalised maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

* Payroll Giving, this allows you to make donations to your chosen charity through monthly pay deductions

What you’ll be doing

Employments and initial training starts in January 2025, with a combination of ‘classroom’ based learning, in our award-winning Academy in Milton Keynes and days out with your colleagues/mentor(s) visiting sites over 6 to 9 months, here after enrolling onto the apprenticeship degree course.

In September 2025, you will start your Apprenticeship Degree in Building Control Surveying with our provider, The University of Wolverhampton. This is a four-year degree course covering a wide range of building control, surveying and construction related subjects. Your learning will be structured with set days for University learning and on-the-job training being office and site based with specialist and experienced NHBC Surveyors, where full commitment will be required.

On completion of the program, you will be awarded a industry-recognised Chartered Degree qualification and continue on a permanent career pathway as a NHBC Chartered Building Control Surveyor who will also become BSR Class registered (Registered Building Inspector).

* January 2025, Initial 6-9 months training provided with award-winning NHBC Training Academy, Milton Keynes Head Office.

* September 2025, Automatic enrolment to Degree course. Degree learning/training provided by The University Of Wolverhampton, requiring 3 to 5 days mandatory attendance being the Apprenticeship Course at the University itself with a mix of home and remote learning when not.

* On-the-job learning with an experienced peer group and mentoring, working between Office and Site-based.

* Online remote learning and home-based working.

What we’re looking for

We want to find committed, ambitious individuals with a keen eye for detail who share our passion for quality construction and uphold exceptional values and a positive attitude to succeed. With;

* excellent communication, verbal, and written skills, with appropriate interpersonal skills

* good IT literacy with the ability to use a range of software programs

* demonstrable, organisational and planning skills to support own learning, remote working balanced with on-the-job learning and University attendance.

* must have the ability to absorb training, and new learning and demonstrate good knowledge and expertise in your role throughout the course

* self-motivated to attain your degree to see it through to the end of the program

* ability to work with limited supervision and to take pride in their role.

Education and Qualifications

* Minimum requirement of GCSE Maths and English or equivalent Diploma, from a UK education board (Proof documents required, NHBC will administer checks).

* Advantageous to have a diploma qualification in the construction industry or industrial experience in the construction field.

* This opportunity may appeal to individuals looking for training and career development or a change of career to obtain a Degree in Building Control (Payment claw-backs apply to joining of the course).

* Must be willing to travel to Milton Keynes and London Offices.

* You will require a full UK Driving Licence.

QUALIFYING RULES:

Those applicants who already have a Construction or similar to a Building Control-related Degree - DO NOT QUALIFY.

Applicants must have full U.K. Legal Right to Work proof, such as U.K. share code, U.K. settlement documentation.

NHBC do not offer VISA extensions, Sponsorships and cannot accept short term VISA's.

Why you should join us

At NHBC we are proud to be unique. No other organisation 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.

We are a modern, lifestyle and family friendly employer who are in a period of 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. We don’t promise we can offer you exactly what you want, but we are always happy to talk flexible working.

Your future with us

We have lots of fantastic examples across our business of people who are building their career with us. We are huge advocates of internal mobility and work hard to retain our best talent. We offer exceptional personal development and career progression opportunities. If you’re ambitious, driven and hard-working you will succeed with us. We’ll support you with full training, ongoing development, and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications and professional memberships.

Our inclusive culture

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to bring their true selves to work. We fundamentally believe in the rights of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, free from discrimination. We have active employee networks that support our colleagues and their allies, creating safe spaces for open conversations and the sharing of ideas