Building Surveyor (North)

Exchange Street Executive Search; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Building Surveyor in Manchester to project manage domestic and commercial claims. You will assess damage, prepare reports, and negotiate settlements, ensuring high customer satisfaction. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a qualification in Building Surveying. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment with other claims professionals to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in domestic insurance perils claims surveying.
• Relevant qualification, such as BSc in Building Surveying.
• Good knowledge of building materials and repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Visiting insured properties and assessing damage.
• Preparing detailed reports and estimates of repair costs.
• Negotiating settlements of claims with all parties involved.
• Managing the claims process to ensure compliance and satisfaction.
• Collaborating with claims team members to achieve targets.

Skills

Experience in domestic insurance perils claims surveying

Knowledge of building construction

Customer service skills

Education

BSc Hons Building Surveying

MCIOB

Assoc / MRICS

Job description

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

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 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