Development Building Surveyor (DC1056)

Exchange Street Claims ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Exchange Street Claims ltd is seeking a Development Building Surveyor to oversee projects around Birmingham, covering the M5 Corridor. The role involves reporting, defect diagnosis, and preparing tenders, with the option to lead a small team depending on project size.

Key duties include contract administration, project management, and providing professional reports under tight deadlines while maintaining client empathy. Degree in Building Surveying required; MCIOB/MRICS desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in loss adjusting or building surveying preferred.
• Degree in Building Surveying (BSc Hons).
• MCIOB or MRICS desirable, not essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead reporting, defects diagnosis, and technical assessments.
• Prepare Schedule of Works and Tender documents.
• Administer contracts and manage projects.
• Coordinate with QS, Engineers and Architects as needed.
• Demonstrate empathy for clients after loss and meet deadlines.
• Manage workload and make decisions under pressure.

Skills

Loss adjustment experience/building

Subsidence project management

Strong communication

Customer service & organization

Education

Building Surveying degree (BSc Hons)

MCIOB/MRICS desirable

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a Development Building Surveyor based around Birmingham (South Midlands, covering the M5 Corridor).

You will lead projects to reinstate commercial properties after damage, with project values ranging from £50k to £5m. Depending on the project's size and complexity, you may work alone or lead a small team with QS's, Engineers, and Architects.

Your responsibilities will include technical reporting, defects diagnosis, preparing Schedule of Works, Tender documents, contract administration, and project management. Empathy for clients who have suffered a loss and the ability to produce professional reports within tight deadlines are essential. Managing a workload and making decisions under pressure is crucial.

Skills / Qualifications

• Relevant Loss Adjusting / Building Surveying experience is desired
• Prior subsidence project management experience, perhaps
• Degree in Building Surveying (BSC Hons)
• Ideally you will be MCIOB or MRICS qualified, although this is not essential
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service, organizational & communication skills