Building Surveyor

Adjusting Appointments Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national Loss Adjuster firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Claims Building Surveyor to manage both residential and complex projects across the Swindon/Gloucestershire region. The role involves remote working with necessary travel and requires expertise in handling various property damage claims. Ideal candidates will have a Chartered MRICS qualification or be willing to obtain it, showcasing strong customer focus and project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experienced in the Insurance Claims Sector.
• Knowledge in dealing with complex property damage.
• Capable of managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial site visits to assess damages.
• Ensure compliance with Planning and Building Regulations.
• Prepare reports with budget costings and recommendations.

Skills

Building Surveying expertise

Customer focus

Project management

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Education

Chartered MRICS qualification or working towards it

Job description

Job Profile

• An experienced Insurance Claims Building Surveyor is required to join a global Loss Adjusters offering national Surveying coverage through a network of field-based Chartered Building Surveyors, Building Surveyors, Structural Engineers, Managers and Project Managers fully supported by the nationwide Surveying Technical Administration team.
• You will play an integral part of the Surveying team covering both residential and large complex projects including commercial, leisure, industrial and multi-occupancy buildings / structures managing general damage losses through to complex building related issues typically ranging from £20,000 up to and in excess of £1m with typical claims being circa £70,000 - £100,000.
• The role will be remote working with travel covering your geographical region of Swindon / Gloucestershire.

Key responsibilities

• Working alongside a team of experienced Loss Adjusters you will carry out initial site visits to assess damage to help establish and agree a defect diagnosis.
• Ensure all Planning, Building Regulations Party Wall issues are addressed.
• The role will involve arranging testing report preparation, complaints resolution and compliance performance.
• All reports will require budget costings and recommendations.

Applicant Requirements

• An experienced Building Surveyor within the Insurance Claims Sector
• Experienced in dealing with all peril related property damage ideally including large complex losses.
• A background of Surveying a wide range of buildings / structures including Commercial i.e. Multi-occupancy / blocks of flats
• A passion for the more technical side of SurveyingExtremely customer and quality focused to both internal and external customers
• Team focused and the ability to collaborate with other teams i.e., Adjusters / Structural Engineers
• Be knowledgeable and up to date with Health & Safety Legislation
• The ability to handle multiple projects competently
• A background in project management, being able to manage the claims process through to completion
• Industry qualifications, ideally Chartered MRICS qualified or be willing to work towards (with support and funding)
• A full clean driving licence and be willing to travel outside of your geographical area when necessary.