Civil Engineering Claims Handler

Graduate (The); Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Civil Engineering Claims Handler based in Corby, UK. This role involves investigating claims related to highways and structural damage, requiring strong communication and a civil engineering degree. The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm and ambition while benefiting from ongoing professional development and support for qualifications. Enjoy a competitive salary and generous holiday provision.

Benefits

Excellent progression

Company pension

Industry leading maternity policy

£500 wellbeing payment annually

Loyalty bonus at milestone years

Support for training and qualifications

Access to a Rising Stars programme

Qualifications

• Required to have a Civil Engineering degree.
• Highways experience is essential.
• Experience in the relevant industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Investigate highways and crown property damage claims.
• Communicate with all parties involved.
• Establish technical information relevant to claims.

Skills

Highways experience

Excellent work ethic

Strong attention to detail

Confident communicator

IT literate

Driven & Ambitious

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Culture - Everyone Matters. Everyone has a voice and the chance to make a difference. Their training ensures everyone has the opportunity to gain funded professional qualifications and continuous personal development. Teamwork is a fundamental part of how they work and as a collective unit we focus on achieving their goals together. Having fun, working hard and sharing in the company’s success ensures they keep true to their ethos.

Nature of business

Our client offers a fresh approach to a traditionally overlooked sector. They are passionate about putting their customers first above all things. They are a true leader within their sector with a team that has more than a century of combined experience. This makes them the go-to experts for their client’s third-party damage claims, no matter how bizarre or quirky. Employing their own team of specialist site operatives, allowing them to handle everything from claims to repairs in one smooth process.

Company Accreditations

The Client is passionate about training within their organisation. Their employees are able to progress their professional qualifications and continually develop their skills within the industry. With roots firmly in repair and construction, dealing with unusual and sometimes unconventional projects, they have set out to become a repair and construction company with a real difference. They are members of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and undertake professional qualifications within the membership to expand knowledge and experience in the industry. Their staff members also undertake examinations and progression through the Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII) and other professional bodies dependent on the role.

Job title

Civil Engineering Claims Handler

Division

Civil Engineering

Role description

This is an exciting new role for a Civil Engineering graduate with highways experience. This involves working alongside the Civil Engineering team in the business on a range of sizeable projects. This role will be office based but will also require some site visits across the UK to extract information and check damage including structural damage. The position will offer the successful candidate an interesting, challenging, and varied workload as well as allowing them to develop professionally in their chosen field. Ideally, you will be a motivated, progressive, and versatile individual who can adopt a flexible approach to your role in the business and provide support to the division - an individual who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure work is delivered correctly, accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• To investigate highways and crown property damage claims
• Communicate with all parties involved – over phone, email and potentially site visits
• Establishing all technical information relevant to each claim/project
• Producing reports for claims prior to works being carried out on behalf of clients
• Work to deadlines as directed
• Keep the system up to date with all relevant information
• Work with other team members in the business to provide information and assist with any technical matters as directed
• Feedback to other teams on completion of claims

Support for qualifications

Support will be given to study professional qualifications.

Person specification

• Civil engineering degree
• Highways experience
• Experience in relevant industry
• Excellent work ethic
• Ability to communicate on all levels
• Full driving licence
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator
• IT literate
• Driven & Ambitious

Hours of work

8:45 - 5.00pm Monday to Friday with 45 min Lunch

Salary

Competitive

Holiday

25 days plus bank holidays, an extra 16 hours of time off in lieu taken at no more than two-hour slots which equates to the total of 27 days plus bank holidays. An additional day is also given for your Birthday if it falls on a weekday.

Benefits

• Excellent progression.
• Company pension which increases with time served
• An industry leading maternity policy
• £500 wellbeing payment at annual review
• Loyalty bonus at milestone years
• Support to continue training and paid for professional qualifications
• Access to a Rising Stars programme and equal support for mental and physical wellbeing.

Health & Safety

No current issues to report on site

How to apply

To apply please send your CV to [e-mail] quoting TGR3106

https://www.thegraduaterecruitment.co.uk/vacancy/civil-engineering-claims-handler