Building Surveyor (Midlands)

Exchange Street Claims ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent claims management company in Birmingham is seeking a skilled Building Surveyor to oversee domestic and commercial claims. The ideal candidate will manage claims from assessment to settlement, ensuring compliance with industry standards. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in insurance perils claims surveying and relevant qualifications are required. This role involves assessing damage, preparing reports, and negotiating settlements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in domestic insurance perils claims surveying or related field.
• Relevant qualifications such as BSc Hons Building Surveying.
• Good knowledge of building construction, materials, and repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Visiting properties to assess extent and cause of damage.
• Preparing detailed reports and estimates of repairs.
• Negotiating settlements with insured and contractors.
• Managing claims process ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Claims process management

Negotiation

Damage assessment

Building construction knowledge

Education

BSc Hons Building Surveying

MCIOB

Assoc / MRICS (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Due to expansion, out client is looking to recruit a Building Surveyor to project manage domestic and commercial perils and subsidence claims from start to finish.

In this role, you’ll be:

• Visiting the insured properties and assessing the extent and cause of the damage
• Preparing detailed reports and estimates of the repair or replacement costs
• Negotiating and agreeing the settlement of claims with the insured, insurers, and contractors
• Managing the claims process from start to finish, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Working closely with other members of the claims team, such as claims handlers, loss adjusters, and engineers

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in domestic insurance perils claims surveying or a related field
• A relevant qualification, such as BSc Hons Building Surveying, MCIOB, Assoc / MRICS, (or working towards one)
• A good knowledge of building construction, materials, and repair techniques