Building Surveyor (Midlands)

Exchange Street Executive Search; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is looking for a Building Surveyor in Birmingham to manage domestic and commercial insurance claims. The role involves assessing damage, negotiating settlements, and ensuring high customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and a relevant qualification in building surveying.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in domestic insurance perils claims surveying or a related field.
• Good knowledge of building construction, materials, and repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Visiting the insured properties and assessing the extent and cause of the damage.
• Preparing detailed reports and estimates of repair or replacement costs.
• Negotiating and agreeing the settlement of claims.
• Managing the claims process from start to finish.

Skills

Experience in domestic insurance perils claims surveying

Knowledge of building construction

Negotiation skills

Education

BSc Hons Building Surveying

MCIOB

Assoc / MRICS (or working towards one)

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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