Building Pathologist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Netley House
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Building investigations Report writing Remedial recommendations Client communication Construction experience Attention to detail

FULL DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team as a Building Pathologist and become an integral part of our continued success story. This is a great opportunity which offers the chance to advance your career in a rewarding environment, where your expertise will contribute to making a meaningful impact on our clients’ projects and the growth of SOCOTEC.

General Responsibilities/Specific Duties:

  • Carrying out building investigations and analysis utilising a range of techniques. This is a physically active role and may include working at heights, utilising ladders and potentially scaffolding and inspecting small confined spaces
  • Preparing reports with the necessary background research and remedial recommendations, illustrated with photographs, sketch details and CAD plans
  • Providing high quality, professional and timely advice to clients relating to building defects, material condition and performance
  • Attending meetings with clients, their design teams and consultants
  • Following established company procedures and protocols and assisting in the development of new systems to ensure that the company’s quality standards are maintained and enhanced
  • Undertaking personal training and development, as discussed with Directors
  • Ensuring confidentiality at all times in all matters relating to any work or communication with the company and clients

Desirable Qualifications

  • Certified Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW), CSTDB demonstrating specialised expertise in damp prevention, water management systems, and structural waterproofing techniques for both new construction and existing buildings
  • Other industry training qualifications relating to damp in buildings.
  • Chartered membership of a relevant professional body
  • Academic qualifications in a relevant construction specialism

Competencies

  • Have a variety of UK construction experience and proven knowledge of design and procurement
  • Have a professional, organised and thorough approach to work which demonstrates an attention to detail
  • Have the ability to take initiative in identifying and undertaking work that needs to be carried out
  • Possess an inquisitive approach to learning and work
  • Have experience of hands on, practical learning
  • Be comfortable working within a team or independently
  • High standards of written and spoken English

Mandatory Training

  • SOCOTEC Online Health & Safety Training modules - paid for by the company
  • SOCOTEC Online HR Policies Awareness modules - paid for by the company
  • CSCS accreditation – CITB Managers and Professionals
  • H+R SOCOTEC training modules
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