Quantity Surveyor

Charles Taylor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is hiring a Quantity Surveyor to support the Construction Professional Indemnity adjusting team. The role involves providing expert Quantity Surveying services for claims, conducting assessments, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience and preferably hold Chartered status. A commitment to integrity and teamwork is crucial. Join us to foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Structured onboarding process

Job-specific skills development

Online and in-person training

Study assistance for qualifications

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Chartered status is preferred, ideally RICS.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quantity Surveying services on construction claims.
• Assist in team development and marketing efforts.
• Conduct site visits and assessments for claims.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Chartered status (RICS preferred)

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

MS Office proficiency

Stakeholder management

Teamwork abilities

Construction insurance awareness

Knowledge of procurement and contracts

Pre and Post contract experience

Education

Post-graduate or equivalent expertise in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The Role

The purpose of the role is to provide a Quantity Surveying service, expertise, and assistance to the Construction Professional Indemnity adjusting team for claim review and quantum assessment in loss adjusting. This includes claims review, mitigation, and additional consultancy assignments within the UK and potentially overseas for other parts of the Charles Taylor Adjusting business

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Quantity Surveying services to assist loss adjusters on claims within the Construction Professional Indemnity team, including:
  • Receiving and acknowledging new notifications for surveying services
  • Undertaking high-level assessments of potential claims and liability
  • Reviewing and assessing programme and cashflow forecasts for both project delivery and Insurers potential liability
  • Conducting site visits and engaging with relevant stakeholders, such as Insurers, Reinsurers, Brokers, Claimants, Insureds and Loss Adjusters
  • Preparing detailed quantum assessments for reporting and monitoring claims' lifecycles.
  • Collaborating regularly with all stakeholders to ensure clear communication.
  • Reviewing and assessing interim applications for payment, including preparing interim reports, updates and other communications
  • Reviewing, assessing and adjusting claims with the aim to agree settlement of claims, and preparation of final reports.

• Assist in the development of the Construction Professional Indemnity team and other staff in your field of expertise.
• Support the Construction Professional Indemnity team by contributing to marketing efforts, including:
  • Developing working relationships with existing Clients
  • Helping to identify and plan approaches to new Clients
  • Assisting others with their marketing functions
  • Supporting marketing activities like presentations, networking, or social engagement.

• Carry out Ad Hoc duties and tasks that are allocated to you at the discretion of management and that are within your capabilities and within the scope of your post.
• Demonstrate and champion Charles Taylor Values by ensuring Agility, Integrity, Care, and Accountability and Collaboration.

Required Skills

• 5+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying (post-graduate or equivalent expertise)
• Chartered status (RICS preferred)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel.
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple stakeholders and clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Awareness of construction insurance
• Knowledge of procurement, cost collection systems, main contracts (e.g., JCT/NEC), construction processes, cost reporting, and cashflows
• Pre and Post contract experience (ideal but not necessary).

Why join Charles Taylor?

Charles Taylor prides itself on being a people-centric business. Our organisation culture and company values are at the heart of our everyday interactions with each other, as well as our customers and industry partners.

We strive to provide a positive working environment that offers opportunities for professional development and growth across all our business areas. This includes a structured onboarding process, job-specific skills development, online and in-person training, as well as study assistance for professional qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Here at Charles Taylor, we are proud to be an Inclusive Employer. We foster an environment of mutual respect with zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, marital or family status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Our goal is to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace where we actively appreciate and celebrate differences, allowing all employees to be their authentic selves. At Charles Taylor, we take pride in our inclusive and diverse culture, fostered by our strong external partnerships and our commitment to promoting a transparent and fair recruitment and selection process.