INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR – STANDARD ENGAGEMENT TERMS

Definition of Inspector
For the purposes of these terms, “Inspector” refers to either:
(a) the individual performing inspection services as a sole trader; or
(b) the contractor’s limited company supplying an individual to perform the services.
Where the Inspector operates through a limited company, references to the Inspector shall be deemed to include both the company and the individual performing the services.

Status of the Inspector
The Inspector is engaged as an independent contractor. Nothing in these terms shall render the Inspector an employee, worker or agent of the Company. The Inspector is responsible for their own taxation, National Insurance contributions and any other statutory obligations arising from payments made under these terms.

Nature of Engagement

Assignments are offered on a notification-by-notification or project basis. Each notification or assignment constitutes a separate engagement.

The Company is under no obligation to offer work to the Inspector and the Inspector is under no obligation to accept any notification or assignment offered.

Scope of Services
The Inspector shall provide independent inspection and verification services in accordance with the scope defined by the project client (for example Inspection and Test Plans, procedures or specifications). The Inspector shall exercise their own professional judgement, skill and expertise when performing inspection activities.

Control of Work
The Inspector shall determine the manner in which inspection services are carried out. The Company does not supervise, direct or control the technical performance of the Inspector’s work.

Substitution
Where appropriate, the Inspector may propose a suitably qualified substitute to perform the services, subject to the approval of the project client. Any substitute must possess the necessary qualifications and experience required for the assignment.

Equipment and Expenses
Unless otherwise agreed, the Inspector is responsible for providing their own tools and equipment required to carry out inspection activities. Any agreed expenses or travel arrangements will be confirmed at the time of assignment.

Fees and Payment
Fees will be agreed for each assignment prior to commencement of the work. The Inspector shall submit an invoice for services performed and the Company will pay the agreed rate in accordance with the payment terms specified for the assignment.

Assignment Confirmation
Assignments may be confirmed by email or other written communication. Such confirmation will specify the project, location, expected dates and agreed rate and will constitute acceptance of these standard engagement terms.

Confidentiality
The Inspector agrees to keep confidential all technical, commercial and project information obtained during the course of an assignment and shall not disclose such information without the prior consent of the Company or the project client.

Liability and Professional Standards
The Inspector is responsible for performing services with reasonable skill and care consistent with the standards expected of a competent professional inspection specialist.

Entire Terms
These standard engagement terms apply to all assignments undertaken by the Inspector for the Company unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Taxation and Indemnity
The Inspector confirms that they are responsible for all taxation, National Insurance contributions and other statutory liabilities arising from payments made under these terms.
The Inspector agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified the Company against any liability, tax, National Insurance contributions, interest or penalties which may be assessed against the Company by any tax authority as a result of the Inspector’s failure to account properly for such taxation or statutory obligations.