Building Surveyor (South) (CD-117)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Building Surveyor to manage domestic and commercial claims from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in domestic insurance perils claims surveying and a relevant qualification such as BSc Hons in Building Surveying. Responsibilities include assessing property damage, preparing reports, and negotiating settlements to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in domestic insurance perils claims surveying.
• Relevant qualification preferred or in progress.
• Good knowledge of building construction and repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Visit insured properties and assess damage extent and cause.
• Prepare detailed reports and repair cost estimates.
• Negotiate settlements with insured, insurers, and contractors.
• Manage claims process ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with claims team members.

Skills

Claims management

Negotiation

Assessment

Report writing

Education

BSc Hons Building Surveying

MCIOB

Assoc/MRICS

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

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