Site Inspector
Site inspectors monitor all work carried out on a construction site to ensure safety and standards are upheld.
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 £25,000–£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
Qualifications & 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.