Building Surveyor - South Manchester

Crawford & Company; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford & Company is seeking a skilled Surveyor to join our Property team in handling material damage claims and complex building issues. You’ll work with an experienced adjuster, conduct initial visits, assess damage, produce defect diagnoses, and manage planning, Building Regulations, Party Wall and CDM matters to reach timely settlements.

Applicants should be MRICS-qualified or working towards it, with strong reporting skills, driving licence and willingness to travel; a customer-focused,

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification ideal
• Strong reporting and presentation skills
• Driver's licence and willingness to travel
• Customer-focused and team-oriented

Responsibilities

• Assist with material damage claims and building-related issues
• Conduct initial surveys and assess damage to a professional standard
• Develop defect diagnoses and progress planning, Building Regulations, Party Wall and CDM actions
• Prepare appraisal reports with costings and recommendations

Skills

Surveying

Report writing

Client focus

Team player

UK driving licence

Education

MRICS Chartered

Job description

Within this rewarding role, you’ll be complementing our existing Property team in handling both general material damage losses as well as assisting with complex building related issues. Claims can typically range from around 20k to over £1M in value, with a typical claims being around 250k. This role will be remotely based with travel.

Responsibilities

You’ll be working alongside one of our highly experienced adjusters, where the claim is typically adjuster led and requires further surveying expertise to progress and settle the insurance claims as quickly and efficiently as possible.

You’ll carry out initial visits and assess damage to a high professional standard, help establish and agree the defect diagnosis, then progress ensuing all Planning, Building Regulations Party Wall and CDM issues are addressed and that work is carried out to a high standard. The work may also include arranging testing (ACMs) report preparation, any complaint resolution and compliance of performance and process requirements. All claims will require appraisal reports with budget costings and recommendations.

Qualifications

You’ll be an experienced Surveyor within your field and Chartered MRICS qualified is ideal. Someone who enjoys the more technical side of surveying would suit this role. We’d also like you to have/be:

• Customer and quality focused to both internal and external customers.
• Team focused – working with colleagues throughout the business.
• Reactive – responding to daily workloads as dictated by customer requirements.
• Proactive – making sure KPIs and SLAs are met.
• Ability to produce good quality reports and presentations.
• Demonstrate technical competence.
• Knowledge of up to date Health & Safety legislation.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and have a willingness to travel when necessary

Ability to handle multiple projects in a speedy and responsive manner

About Us

Crawford & Company is the world's largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions. For over 85 years, we've combined global expertise, industry-leading technology, and a people-first approach to help restore and enhance lives, businesses, and communities.

With more than 9,000 colleagues across 70+ countries, we're united by a shared purpose and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. We call this One Crawford.

In addition to compelling career opportunities that span countless fields and disciplines, Crawford & Company also offers employees a competitive salary with a strong benefits package and ongoing training and mentorship programs through every stage of your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Crawford & Company we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion; we aim to infuse it into everything we do – underpinning our strategy with three core elements:

Capability

Culture

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process

If you have an accommodation need, please [e-mail] soon as possible to make any reasonable adjustments.