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IPS Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Pension (5%)

Death in service

Cycle to work

GP service

Long service rewards

Holiday entitlement 25-30 days

Career progression

Job summary

IPS Group Limited is seeking an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor for a home-based role focused on assessing and managing property damage claims within domestic and commercial properties. You will provide technical expertise across the claims process and deliver detailed surveys, reports and costed recommendations.

The role requires MRICS or equivalent Chartered status, strong building surveying knowledge, and experience with insurance claims.

Qualifications

• MRICS or equivalent Chartered status.
• Strong knowledge of building surveying, construction methods and property damage.
• Experience surveying both domestic and commercial properties.
• Knowledge of insurance claims and policy coverage.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• The ability to work autonomously while managing multiple claims and assignments.
• A proactive approach to meeting KPIs and SLAs.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to claim sites.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out property surveys, inspections and investigations to assess damage and establish the scope of works.
• Preparing detailed reports, repair recommendations and budget replacement costs.
• Producing schedules of works, tender documentation and undertaking tender analysis.
• Managing pre and post-contract administration.
• Working closely with loss adjusters, claims handlers, insurers and other stakeholders.
• Investigating the cause and circumstances of property damage.
• Reviewing policies and coverage to ensure claims are handled in line with policy terms.
• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015 where required.
• Undertaking Party Wall Surveyor duties.
• Reviewing and negotiating repair costs, invoices and third-party scopes of work.
• Supporting claim settlements and undertaking schedules of reduction.
• Providing technical guidance to policyholders and other stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate records and providing expert support for legal proceedings where required.

Skills

Building surveying

Insurance claims knowledge

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Autonomous working

KPI / SLAs

Driving licence

Education

MRICS or equivalent Chartered status

Job description

Chartered Building Surveyor

Company: IPS Group Limited Salary: £55,000 to £80,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: London, EC3M 5JE Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Sept 2026 Closing date: 8 Oct 2026

Summary

Chartered Building Surveyor

Home Based

Up to £80,000 + package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor to join a well-established Claims and Risk Management business and play a key role in the continued growth of its Surveying Services division.

The business has an established reputation for delivering high-quality solutions across domestic and commercial property claims, with particular expertise across property, subsidence, liability and high net worth claims.

The Role

As a Chartered Building Surveyor, you will assess and evaluate property damage claims, providing technical expertise throughout the claims process.

• Carrying out property surveys, inspections and investigations to assess damage and establish the scope of works.
• Preparing detailed reports, repair recommendations and budget replacement costs.
• Producing schedules of works, tender documentation and undertaking tender analysis.
• Managing pre and post-contract administration.
• Working closely with loss adjusters, claims handlers, insurers and other stakeholders.
• Investigating the cause and circumstances of property damage.
• Reviewing policies and coverage to ensure claims are handled in line with policy terms.
• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015 where required.
• Undertaking Party Wall Surveyor duties.
• Reviewing and negotiating repair costs, invoices and third-party scopes of work.
• Supporting claim settlements and undertaking schedules of reduction.
• Providing technical guidance to policyholders and other stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate records and providing expert support for legal proceedings where required.

About You

You will be an experienced Chartered Surveyor with a strong background in building surveying and ideally experience within insurance, loss adjusting or claims.

• MRICS or equivalent Chartered status.
• Strong knowledge of building surveying, construction methods and property damage.
• Experience surveying both domestic and commercial properties.
• Knowledge of insurance claims and policy coverage.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• The ability to work autonomously while managing multiple claims and assignments.
• A proactive approach to meeting KPIs and SLAs.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to claim sites.

The Package

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Discretionary fee and company performance-related bonus.
• 25 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days with long service, plus your birthday.
• 5% contributory pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Death in service benefit.
• Enhanced family and sick pay.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• GP service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Long service rewards.
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor looking to develop their career within a growing specialist claims and surveying environment, with the autonomy of a home-based position.

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