It's possible the water is getting around your shower, possibly where the tile meets the tub or pan (if you have one), or behind the fixtures, or even around the door (if any).
I would check all of these and recaulk where appropriate before going in for wholesale destruction. Try splashing water by hand/bucket on areas you might suspect and see if that leads to leaks.
Or maybe you even have leaky plumbing in the wall. Do you have access to see in there?
I'm very sorry to say this but you're going to have to remove all the tiles and start over. You will never been able to prevent this from leaking fully.
It may also mean removing and replacing the backing as well.
The critical step you missed was the waterproofing membrane that goes under the tiles and in and over the drain pipe. The tiles don't stop the water at all but are for aesthetics only (and to protect the water proofing). What makes the shower water tight is a sturdy backing covered with a water proofing membrane like liquid flash (one I used) when I did my tile shower. http://www.constructionchemicals.com.au/products/waterproofing-membranes/
But there are many different brands. They are a paint on product and very easy to install.
Don't expect your tiles to be waterproof. At best they are only splash resistant. Water goes right through the grout and can also enter around the side of the tile where the grout is. Porcelain tiles aren't quite as porous as ceramic, but most wall tiles are ceramic because they are a lot lighter. These tiles act like a wick and just draw the water through to the back of them. If you don't fix this you could be in for some serious mould issues down the track.
Unfortunately there is no simple fix to this but to start over. I would not recommend just trying to seal it. It's like covering up rotten wood with paint, it won't last and won't fix the problem long term. Although you've got water resistant plasterboard. It won't last long term. These plasterboards are just designed to repel water to keep it out of the gypsum they are made of, not designed to be constantly wet.
Interesting construction that your builder used water treated plasterboard + chipboard for the construction. 6mm or 1/4 in thick concrete based tile & slate underlay board + waterproofing membrane is all you would have needed. I wouldn't recommend tile on plasterboard at all. Even with the layers that he has. It's not as strong.
Since I know how much work goes into these DIY tile showers I will say this. If you feel overwhelmed, call in an expert. They will have the job done in a week and you'll be able to move on with life. But if you're up for the challenge and want to learn to do it right this time, then dive in and go for it!
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Gotta open it up to find out. You can always open the drywall on the backside to get a look into the mixer valve and pipes in that area. Drywall is much easier to repair than tile and any fixes can usually be done from there as well. Also you might want to consider adding an access door so inspections/fixes will be easier in the future.