Insurance Risk Surveyor

Paradigm Consulting - loss adjusters and risk management solutions; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in risk management seeks an experienced Insurance Risk Surveyor for a hybrid role primarily working from home with on-site visits. Responsibilities include managing property insurance surveys, producing reports, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates must possess strong observational, communication, and report-writing skills along with a valid driving license. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive benefits. Apply with your CV and cover letter.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Private Medical Health Insurance

Birthday Leave

Commitment to Training

Qualifications

• Understanding of risk management principles.
• Ability to explain technical information to non-experts.
• Effective time and diary management.

Responsibilities

• Managing workload of property risk surveys independently.
• Traveling to client sites directly from home.
• Producing reports through online systems.
• Maintaining client relationships efficiently.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Fire and Perils assessment

Excellent observational skills

Good communication skills

Strong report-writing skills

Computer skills

Valid driving license

Previous experience in Risk Surveys

Job description

Insurance Risk Surveyor

Location: Southampton and surrounding areas (Hybrid – Home based with on-site visits. Routine office visits)

Company Headquarters: GU10 5LZ, Bentley, Farnham, Surrey

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Paradigm Consulting, an established and growing business have a new opening for an experienced Insurance Risk Surveyor. As we celebrate 20 years in business, we continue to grow while maintaining a strong, value-led company culture.

Geographic Coverage

We are currently recruiting surveyors nationwide across all areas of the country, with a particular need in across the South Coast (Southampton and surrounding areas). Successful candidates will normally be assigned to surveys within a 2-2.5 hour radius of their home location.

About the Role

• Managing your own workload of Property Insurance / Perils risk surveys.
• Working primarily from home, traveling directly to client sites.
• Managing and updating online portals to ensure information is recorded safely, promptly, and correctly.
• Production of reports through online systems.
• Carrying out safe and correct property surveys, efficiently and accurately.
• Being a part of the surveying team in delivering a high-quality service.
• Ensuring that workloads are handled in a professional and timely manner.
• Building, maintaining and enhancing relationships with our clients.
• Monthly travel to company HQ in Surrey for team integration and meetings.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Working both independently and with other surveyors / admin team.
• File and data management.
• Managing travel requirements.
• Diary management.
• Carrying out tasks with skill, care, and diligence, in accordance with expected market and company standards.
• Liaison with stakeholders.

What Skills Required?

• Health & Safety - understanding the principles of risk and risk management.
• Fire and Perils - examining plans, construction and fire protection systems to assess the risks to a building and its contents.
• Excellent observational skills and attention to detail.
• An enquiring mind.
• A methodical approach to gathering information.
• Good communication skills.
• An assertive but tactful and persuasive manner.
• Understanding of technical information and plans, and the ability to explain them clearly to non-experts.
• Strong report-writing skills.
• Computer skills and proficiency in relevant software.
• The ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Valid driving license for regular travel to site visits.
• Previous experience in conducting Risk Surveys.

About Paradigm Consulting

Joining Paradigm Consulting means becoming part of a company that values its employees.

Benefits

• Company vehicle.
• Private Medical Health Insurance – Ensuring our team's health and well‑being.
• Birthday Leave – Celebrate your special day with a day off.
• Continuous Growth – As we grow, so do the opportunities for our team's development.
• Commitment to Training – We invest in your future with funded training where appropriate.
• Be part of a values‑driven environment with a supportive team culture.

If you're looking to advance your career with a respected firm in the risk management sector and want to be part of our growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

➡️ Apply now by sending your CV and a short cover letter to [e-mail]