The Role

• Regular inspections of construction sites
• Liaising between different departments
• Monitoring the complete building process
• Safeguarding the quality of work
• Ensuring adherence to proposed plans
• Arranging meetings
• Predicting potential problems
• Ensuring adherence to legislation
• Site Inspectors work around 40 hours a week, usually between 9am and 6pm.
• It is uncommon for overnight or weekend work to apply but could in exceptional circumstances.

Salary

• Newly trained site inspectors can earn in the region of £20,000–£30,000
• Trained with experience site inspectors can earn in the region of £30,000–£40,000
• Senior site inspectors can earn in the region of £40,000–£50,000

Salaries typically range depending on location, employer and level of responsibility.

Qualifications and Training

An Honours Degree in England; the equivalent L6 NVQ / HNC in Wales, or the Scottish equivalent, can be desirable, particularly in engineering, construction, law or health and safety. Some positions may require chartered status with a relevant body.

However, industry experience is often very important too, so entrants with other qualifications might be considered, for example: IOSH Working Safely, IOSH Managing Safely, or CITB Site Safety Plus training courses.