Building Surveyor

Thorn Baker Construction; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services firm is seeking a skilled Building Surveyor in Gloucester. The role involves conducting detailed assessments of properties affected by insured perils and preparing reports to support claims. The ideal candidate has a background in building surveying, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. The position offers opportunities for professional development and working on varied projects, including critical facilities and commercial buildings.

Benefits

Car or Car Allowance

Health and Life Insurance

Pension

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking property surveys and condition assessments.
• Ability to produce technical assessments and survey reports.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed building and loss surveys.
• Assess structural damage and provide recommendations.
• Prepare professional survey reports for insurance claims.
• Collaborate with insurers and loss adjusters on reinstatement strategies.
• Manage multiple survey assignments adhering to health & safety.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Field-based work management

Education

Background in building surveying or related discipline

Membership of a professional body (MRICS, AssocRICS, MCIOB)

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 / AssocRICS / 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 (email removed).