Major Loss / Complex Chartered Building Surveyor

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; Scotland; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in insurance recruitment seeks a Major Loss / Complex Building Surveyor. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while handling significant claims, ranging from £20k to over £1M. You will collaborate with a team of experienced adjusters, focusing on technical surveying aspects and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will be Chartered MRICS qualified, customer-focused, and possess strong report writing skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive efficiency and quality in the handling of complex claims, making a real impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Chartered MRICS qualified with experience in surveying and claims management.
• Strong technical skills and ability to produce quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Assess damage and prepare appraisal reports for insurance claims.
• Ensure compliance with Planning and Building Regulations.

Skills

Customer Focus

Team Collaboration

Technical Competence

Report Writing

Health & Safety Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Chartered MRICS Qualification

Job description

Job Title – Major Loss / Complex Building Surveyor (MRICS Qualified)

Contract – Permanent

Location – Scotland

Within this rewarding role, you’ll be complementing our existing Property team in handling both general material damage losses as well as assisting with complex building related issues. Claims can typically range from around 20k to over £1M in value, with a typical claims being around 250k. This role will be remotely based with travel.

You’ll be working alongside one of our highly experienced adjusters, where the claim is typically adjuster led and requires further surveying expertise to progress and settle the insurance claims as quickly and efficiently as possible.

You’ll carry out initial visits and assess damage to a high professional standard, help establish and agree the defect diagnosis, then progress ensuing all Planning, Building Regulations Party Wall and CDM issues are addressed and that work is carried out to a high standard. The work may also include arranging testing (ACMs) report preparation, any complaint resolution and compliance of performance and process requirements. All claims will require appraisal reports with budget costings and recommendations.

You’ll be an experienced Surveyor within your field and Chartered MRICS qualified. Someone who enjoys the more technical side of surveying would suit this role. We’d also like you to have/be:

• Customer and quality focused to both internal and external customers.
• Team focused – working with colleagues throughout the business.
• Reactive – responding to daily workloads as dictated by customer requirements.
• Proactive – making sure KPIs and SLAs are met.
• Ability to produce good quality reports and presentations.
• Demonstrate technical competence.
• Knowledge of up to date Health & Safety legislation.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a speedy and responsive manner
• Holds a full UK driving licence and have a willingness to travel when necessary