Building Surveyor

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specialized in property services is seeking a proactive Building Surveyor to join their team in Gloucester. In this role, you will conduct surveys on properties affected by various insured perils, assess structural damage, and prepare professional reports to support insurance claims. The ideal candidate needs a background in building surveying, experience with property surveys, and possess excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers varied projects, a car allowance, health insurance, and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Car or Car Allowance and fuel card

Health and Life Insurance

Pension

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property surveys or reinstatement recommendations.
• Ability to travel to various site locations as needed.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building and loss surveys on affected properties.
• Assess structural damage and make safety recommendations.
• Prepare clear survey reports for insurance claims.
• Collaborate with insurers and loss adjusters to implement strategies.
• Manage multiple assignments while prioritising health and safety.

Skills

Building surveying

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Condition assessments

Field-based work management

Education

Background in building surveying or related discipline

Job description

Building Surveyor (Property Services)

Location: Gloucestershire
Team: Property Services - Insurance & Disaster Recovery

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Building Surveyor to join our busy Property Services division, specialising in the swift and professional delivery of property recovery and reinstatement solutions within the insurance marketplace. Our team responds rapidly to properties affected by impact, fire, flood and other insured perils, making them safe and facilitating high-quality reinstatement with minimal business interruption.

As part of this role, you will work closely with insurers, loss adjusters and delivery partners to survey damaged structures, produce technical assessments and guide buildings safely from assessment through to recovery planning.

The Role

• Conduct detailed building and loss surveys on properties affected by insured perils (fire, flood, impact, etc.)
• Assess structural damage and make safe recommendations in line with best practice.
• Prepare professional, clear survey reports detailing the scope of works and reinstatement recommendations to support insurance claims.
• Work collaboratively with insurers, loss adjusters, supply chain partners and internal teams to progress reinstatement strategies and follow-up work plans.
• Manage multiple survey assignments, prioritising health & safety, customer care and deadlines.

About You

Essential

• Background in building surveying, construction, general works or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in undertaking property surveys, condition assessments, or reinstatement recommendations.
• Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Ability to travel to site locations and manage field-based work.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Membership of a professional body (e.g., MRICS/AuxRICS/MCIOB).
• Experience within insurance-related surveying or disaster recovery work.
• Familiarity with preparing costed schedules of works or use of client portal/scoping tools.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on a range of varied and challenging projects, from commercial buildings to critical facilities.
• Car or Car Allowance and fuel card
• Health and Life Insurance
• Pension
• Be part of an agile team delivering high-impact property recovery services across the region.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional growth and continuing development.

For further information relating to this role, Please call or email Rhian Newman at [e-mail] or 07969 972412