Building Surveyor

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance field is seeking a talented Surveyor to complement their Property team in Bristol. This remote role requires technical expertise in managing and settling complex claims, ensuring high-quality standards in assessments and reports. The ideal candidate will be Chartered MRICS qualified, customer-focused, and possess a strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Qualifications

• Experienced Surveyor with a Chartered MRICS qualification.
• Ability to produce quality reports and presentations.
• Experience in handling multiple projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assess damage during initial visits to establish defect diagnosis.
• Progress claims ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Prepare appraisal reports with budget costings.

Skills

Customer focused

Team player

Proactive

Technical competence

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Education

Chartered MRICS qualification

Job description

Location – Bristol

Within this rewarding role, you’ll be complementing our existing Property team in handling both general material damage losses as well as assisting with complex building related issues. Claims can typically range from around 20k to over £1M in value, with a typical claims being around 250k. This role will be remotely based with travel.

You’ll be working alongside one of our highly experienced adjusters, where the claim is typically adjuster led and requires further surveying expertise to progress and settle the insurance claims as quickly and efficiently as possible.

You’ll carry out initial visits and assess damage to a high professional standard, help establish and agree the defect diagnosis, then progress ensuing all Planning, Building Regulations Party Wall and CDM issues are addressed and that work is carried out to a high standard. The work may also include arranging testing (ACMs) report preparation, any complaint resolution and compliance of performance and process requirements. All claims will require appraisal reports with budget costings and recommendations.

You’ll be an experienced Surveyor within your field and Chartered MRICS qualified. Someone who enjoys the more technical side of surveying would suit this role. We’d also like you to have/be:

• Customer and quality focused to both internal and external customers.
• Team focused – working with colleagues throughout the business.
• Reactive – responding to daily workloads as dictated by customer requirements.
• Proactive – making sure KPIs and SLAs are met.
• Ability to produce good quality reports and presentations.
• Demonstrate technical competence.
• Knowledge of up to date Health & Safety legislation.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a speedy and responsive manner
• Holds a full UK driving licence and have a willingness to travel when necessary

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