Hybrid Building Surveyor for Private & Insurance Claims

Better People; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Pension

Family leave

Hybrid work

Electric car scheme

Share purchase

Birthday leave

Study support

Job summary

Better People Ltd is seeking a Building Surveyor for Insurance & Private Client work covering Cheshire with hybrid working. The role involves managing caseloads, defect diagnosis, and delivering costed schedules of works on repair projects.

Applicants should have strong surveying fundamentals; insurance experience is a bonus but not essential. RICS/MCIOB membership or progression is preferred, with competitive pay and benefits including a car allowance.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of building surveying principles and defect diagnosis.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and JCT contracts, including variations, payments and liquidated damages.
• Clear, confident communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and contribute to a supportive team.
• RICS or MCIOB membership, or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and conduct defect diagnosis surveys.
• Prepare costed schedules of works and oversee repair projects to completion.
• Liaise with insurers, loss adjusters and policyholders as needed.
• Contribute to a growing private client portfolio.
• Apply strong surveying fundamentals to project delivery.
• Work in a hybrid Cheshire-based role with flexibility.

Skills

Building surveying principles

Defect diagnosis

CDM Regulations

JCT contracts

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

RICS/MCIOB membership

Job description

Better People Ltd is seeking a Building Surveyor for Insurance & Private Client work covering Cheshire with hybrid working. The role involves managing caseloads, defect diagnosis, and delivering costed schedules of works on repair projects.

Applicants should have strong surveying fundamentals; insurance experience is a bonus but not essential. RICS/MCIOB membership or progression is preferred, with competitive pay and benefits including a car allowance.