We surveyed 458 building inspectors to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical building inspector. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a building inspector?
Low
High
Working as a building inspector typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a building inspector?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a building inspector typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.
Is it easy to get a job as a building inspector?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a building inspector. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for building inspectors.
Do building inspectors work full-time or part-time?
91% of building inspectors work in full-time roles while 9% work part-time.
Is being a building inspector stressful?
Low
High
Building inspectors tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a building inspector?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a building inspector.
How competitive is the workplace for building inspectors?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for building inspectors.
Does being a building inspector require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for building inspectors.
Are building inspectors allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Building inspectors rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do building inspectors have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Building inspectors tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a building inspector physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a building inspector may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are building inspectors exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Building inspectors tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a building inspector require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a building inspector.
Does being a good building inspector require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a building inspector.