Building Surveyor – Insurance

Express Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national insurance services provider is seeking a confident Building Surveyor to join their team in the Sheffield area. This mid-senior level role involves site inspections, managing subsidence claims, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree, have strong experience in building surveying, and excellent communication skills. This full-time, field-based position offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with both general perils and subsidence claims is essential.
• Comfortable with regional travel and occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to remain calm and effective when handling complex claims.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections to validate insurance claims.
• Prepare detailed repair schedules and oversee claims resolution.
• Liaise with policyholders and suppliers professionally.

Skills

Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, CILA, etc.)

Strong experience as a Building Surveyor

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and organised

Education

Degree in Building Surveying, Construction, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Express Recruitment are proud to represent a highly respected national insurance services provider who are seeking a confident, proactive Building Surveyor to join their growing team. With strong growth plans and a supportive team environment, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their surveying career, working around Sheffield area.

Base pay range

This range is provided by Express Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections to validate insurance claims and assess property damage
• Interpret insurance policies to determine liability and scope of work
• Prepare detailed repair schedules and oversee claims through to resolution
• Manage and coordinate external contractors, ensuring quality and compliance
• Liaise professionally with all stakeholders, including policyholders and suppliers
• Attend site visits for complex claims and support other team members as needed
• Investigate and manage subsidence-related claims where appropriate
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, client SLAs and Health and Safety legislation
• Prepare high-quality reports within agreed timelines

Skills & Experience

• Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, CILA, etc.) is essential
• Degree in Building Surveying, Construction, or related discipline is essential
• Previous experience with both general perils and subsidence claims is essential
• Strong experience as a Building Surveyor, ideally within insurance claims
• Comfortable with regional travel and occasional overnight stays
• Expertise in building pathology and knowledge of UK construction standards
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple projects independently
• Ability to remain calm and effective when handling complex claims

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday

Location: Sheffield

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Field Based

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.

Seniority level

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type: Full-time