Chartered Building Surveyor

IPS Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus and quarterly incentive scheme

Car allowance or company car

Pension and private healthcare

Life assurance and enhanced family benefits

Long-term career development

Job summary

A claims management firm in Peterborough is seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to join their Surveying Services division. The role involves conducting site inspections, assessing property damage, and managing claims processes for both residential and commercial properties. Ideal candidates will have experience in building surveying, strong knowledge of construction techniques, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a discretionary bonus, car allowance, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Building Surveyor, ideally within insurance or loss adjusting.
• Ability to interpret insurance policies and claims processes.
• Comfortable managing multiple cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys and inspections.
• Prepare repair scopes and cost estimates.
• Manage pre- and post-contract duties.

Skills

Building Surveying experience

Knowledge of construction methods

Strong reporting skills

Stakeholder management

Education

MRICS or MCIOB qualification

Job description

A well-established, Claims Management and loss adjusting business is looking to appoint a Chartered Building Surveyor into its growing Surveying Services division. With over 25 years in the market and a strong reputation for technical excellence across domestic and commercial claims, this is a chance to join a high-performing team handling complex and varied work.

You’ll play a key role in assessing property damage, producing detailed reports, and supporting the end-to-end claims process. This position offers a strong mix of technical surveying, stakeholder engagement, and project oversight.

The role

You’ll be responsible for carrying out site inspections, assessing damage, and producing accurate scopes and costings. You’ll work closely with adjusters, handlers, and policyholders to ensure claims are managed fairly and efficiently.

• Conduct on-site surveys and inspections across domestic and commercial properties
• Assess damage, analyse findings, and prepare repair scopes and cost estimates
• Produce detailed reports, schedules of work, and tender documentation
• Manage pre- and post-contract duties, including tender analysis
• Investigate cause of damage and support liability considerations
• Act as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations and Party Wall Surveyor where required
• Support negotiations and validate contractor costs and third-party schedules
• Provide technical guidance throughout the claims lifecycle
• Maintain accurate records and support any legal proceedings if required

What they’re looking for

• Experience as a Building Surveyor, ideally within insurance or loss adjusting
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and repair techniques
• Experience across both residential and commercial property
• Ability to interpret insurance policies and claims processes
• Strong reporting skills with attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple cases independently
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• MRICS, MCIOB or similar (or working towards – APC support considered)
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer

• Discretionary bonus and quarterly incentive scheme
• Car allowance or company car
• Pension and private healthcare
• Life assurance and enhanced family benefits
• Long-term career development and progression

This is a strong opportunity for a surveyor looking to step into a more technical, claims-focused role with autonomy, support, and long-term progression.