Profession building inspector

Building inspectors perform inspections of buildings to determine compliance with specifications for various focuses of assessment. They observe and determine the suitability of construction, quality and resistance, and general compliance with regulations.

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Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional
• Conventional / Realistic
• Enterprising / Realistic
• Realistic / Investigative

Knowledge

• Architecture regulations

  The regulations, statutes, and legal agreements existing in the European Union in the field of architecture. 

• Engineering principles

  The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.

• Urban planning law

  Investments and urban development agreements. Legislative developments regarding construction in terms of environmental, sustainability, social and financial matters.

• Building codes

  The set of guidelines that determine the minimum standards for buildings and other constructions in order to protect public health and safety.

• Construction legal systems

  The different legal systems and regulations governing construction activities across Europe.

• Quality assurance procedures

  The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.

• Civil engineering

  The engineering discipline that studies the design, construction and maintenance of naturally built works such as roads, buildings, and canals.

• Construction methods

  The various techniques and methods for erecting buildings and other constructions.

Skills

• Inspect building systems

  Inspect buildings and building systems such as plumbing or electrical systems to confirm compliance with regulations and requirements.

• Write inspection reports

  Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.

• Liaise with local authorities

  Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.

• Manage health and safety standards

  Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.

• Assess construction compliance

  Determine whether a construction complies with laws and regulations.

• Communicate problems to senior colleagues

  Communicate and give feedback to senior colleagues in the event of problems or non-conformities.

• Use safety equipment in construction

  Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.

• Read standard blueprints

  Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB