Building Surveyor - Claims & Repairs Lead

Exchange Street Executive Search; Crewe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Exchange Street Executive Search is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to cover Crewe (Cheshire). You will work on properties affected by perils such as fire, flood and storm, with subsidence experience beneficial.

Responsibilities include claim evaluation, client communication, claim validation, and overseeing the end-to-end project from damage assessment to final report, while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and policy terms.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying (BSc Hons) is required.
• MRICS or MCIOB qualification preferred as a minimum.
• Solid knowledge of CAD and regulatory frameworks is expected.

Responsibilities

• Claim Evaluation: review information from clients and claim handlers and conduct site visits.
• Customer Interaction: inform policyholders about liability and scope decisions.
• Claim Validation: interpret policy wordings and validate variations requests.
• Project Management: oversee the entire claim process from assessment to final report.
• Compliance: ensure processes comply with Health & Safety and company policies.
• Contractor Management: appoint contractors and provide clear instructions at outset of claim.

Skills

CAD

CDM Regs 2015

Party Wall Act 1996

Building Regulations & Planning Legis

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

BSc Hons Building Surveying

MRICS / MCIOB / AssocRICS

Job description

Exchange Street Executive Search is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to cover Crewe (Cheshire). You will work on properties affected by perils such as fire, flood and storm, with subsidence experience beneficial.

Responsibilities include claim evaluation, client communication, claim validation, and overseeing the end-to-end project from damage assessment to final report, while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and policy terms.