Construction Inspector Job at Portsmouth City Council (Portsmouth)

Construction Inspector

Portsmouth City Council

Location:
United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

42838.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our Capital Projects team with excellent practical building/construction knowledge and relevant construction inspection or construction supervisory experience. The successful candidate will have substantial experience working in the construction industry and ideally have a trade background. We are looking for someone who is willing to adapt if required and be enthusiastic about developing their career within the local authority sector.

Job Responsibility:

Maintain and improve portfolio of 17,500 housing assets and over 900 corporate assets
Work on planned maintenance schemes, extensions, adaptation, conversion of existing properties, full refurbishment & new build developments
Manage own workload on a weekly basis
Visit various sites across the Portsmouth area

Requirements:

Relevant trade or construction-based qualifications (City & Guilds/NVQ, HNC/HND, SMSTS, LICWCI/MICWCI)
Experience acting in a supervisory capacity on construction sites
Appropriate up-to-date training record for construction-based subjects (SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS, Asbestos awareness, First Aid)
Preferably a member or working towards membership with The Institute of Clerk of Works and Construction Inspectorate of GB (ICWCI)
Attentive to detail when checking works and materials
Ability to lead setting the standard of work expected on site
Observant, inquisitive, questioning nature
Confident and assertive when making decisions
Enthusiasm to communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, residents, consultants, and contractors
Knowledge and ability to apply construction-related health & safety legislation (CDM Regulations 2015, Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Building Safety Act 2022, Working at Height Regulation 2005)
Full knowledge of Building Regulations, Approved Documents and British standards
Good IT skills using tablets/laptops and ability to formulate detailed site reports
Ability to understand technical drawings and solve problems before they arise on site
Full driving licence and provide a car for work

Nice to have:

Member or working towards membership of The Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of GB (ICWCI)
Trade background
Willingness to adapt
Enthusiasm about developing career within the local authority sector

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 18, 2026

Expiration:
April 06, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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