Building Surveyor (Subsidence)

Exchange Street Executive Search; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Exchange Street Executive Search is engaged by a client in the Birmingham area seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to handle subsidence claims across the West Midlands.

You will review client information, conduct site visits, validate policy coverage, manage repair scoping and scheduling, and oversee contractor appointments with a focus on compliance.

Degree in Building Surveying required; MRICS/C.Build.E/AMIStructE desirable; strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical / Loss Adjusting experience is desired.
• Experienced in project management and tender preparation; CDM knowledge.
• Degree in Building Surveying (BSc Hons).
• MRICS, C.Build.E or AMIStructE qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Claim Evaluation: Review information from clients and conduct site visits to validate claims.
• Customer Interaction: Communicate with policyholders to gather information and inform decisions.
• Claim Validation: Use tools to create repair schedules and validate variations per policy terms.
• Project Management: Oversee the entire claim process from damage assessment to final report submission.
• Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with company policies and Health & Safety legislation.
• Contractor Management: Appoint relevant contractors and provide clear instructions at the outset of the claim.

Skills

Loss adjusting experience

Project management

CDM knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

BSc Hons Building Surveying

Job description

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to deal with subsidence claims operating throughout the Birmingham / West Midlands region.

The Role

• Claim Evaluation: Review all information from clients and claim handlers and conduct detailed site visits to validate claims for policy coverage, determine defect causation and scope of damage.
• Customer Interaction: Communicate with policyholders to gather additional information and inform them of policy liability and scope decisions.
• Claim Validation: Use company tools to create repair schedules and validate variations requests based on policy terms. Be able to interpret policy wordings and apply insurer claims' handling philosophies and guidelines
• Project Management: Oversee the entire claim process, from damage assessment, validation, repair scoping / scheduling, fulfilment to final report submission.
• Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety legislation.
• Contractor Management: Appoint relevant contractors (e.g., asbestos, drying and restoration specialists, building contractors, etc) and provide clear instructions from the outset of the claim.

Skills / Qualifications

• Relevant technical / Loss Adjusting experience is desired.
• Experienced in project management, tender preparation and an expert in the requirements for CDM.
• Degree in Building Surveying (BSC Hons).
• Ideally you will be MRICS, C.Build.E or AMIStructE qualified, although this is not essential.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service, organizational & communication skills.