Field-Based Loss Assessor: Reinstatement & Negotiation Expert

IPS Group Limited; Darwen; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

28 days' annual leave including Bank H

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Profit-sharing scheme

Hybrid / home-based working

Company events

Full training and development

Job summary

IPS Group Limited is seeking an experienced Loss Assessor for its Northern Ireland operation. This field-based role involves surveying insured properties, preparing scopes of work, and negotiating settlements with insurers and loss adjusters.

You will manage claims from initial site visit through to final reinstatement, meeting policyholders on-site and coordinating contractors to ensure timely delivery and compliance with Building Regulations and CDM requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in property insurance, construction, building surveying or property reinstatement.
• Background in Loss Adjusting, Loss Assessing, Building Surveying, Property Claims or Fire & Flood Restoration.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Meet policyholders and survey properties following insured damage.
• Assess condition and construction of buildings.
• Prepare detailed scopes of works and specifications for reinstatement.
• Negotiate claim settlements with insurers and loss adjusters.
• Meet insurer representatives on site to validate and negotiate claims.
• Project manage contractors and subcontractors through reinstatement works.
• Source and manage quality subcontractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Job description

IPS Group Limited is seeking an experienced Loss Assessor for its Northern Ireland operation. This field-based role involves surveying insured properties, preparing scopes of work, and negotiating settlements with insurers and loss adjusters.

You will manage claims from initial site visit through to final reinstatement, meeting policyholders on-site and coordinating contractors to ensure timely delivery and compliance with Building Regulations and CDM requirements.