Risk Surveyor - Criterion

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to inspect high net worth residential properties for insurance assessments. This home-based role offers the opportunity to engage directly with clients and insurers, ensuring accurate rebuilding cost appraisals and comprehensive reports. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of residential buildings and construction techniques, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a company that values empowerment and continuous learning, and be part of a supportive team that is committed to your professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently after training.
• Knowledge of residential buildings and building costs.
• Strong organizational and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake insurance surveys of residential properties.
• Complete proforma reports for each property.
• Liaise with insurers, builders, and clients.

Skills

Independence

Knowledge of residential buildings

Understanding of construction techniques

Organizational skills

IT skills

Diary management

Ability to work under pressure

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Technical competence

Enthusiasm and motivation

Job description

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Job Description

You'll inspect, survey, and complete reports of high net worth residential properties for insurance companies. The inspection includes meeting the occupier or their representative, discussing insurance risks, and measuring the property. The reports generated will contain a rebuilding cost assessment of the property. This role is home-based, and you will need to drive to the properties.

Key Responsibilities

1. Undertake insurance surveys of residential properties for insurers, brokers, and private clients.
2. Complete proforma reports for each property.
3. Measure properties and undertake rebuilding cost appraisals.
4. Respond to queries from insurers, brokers, or homeowners, and keep the underwriter informed of any post-report discussions.
5. Liaise via phone/email with insurers, builders, estate managers, project managers, brokers, and clients.
6. Update and action weekly progress reports.
7. Address queries related to completed survey reports from insurers, clients, and brokers.

Required Skills

1. Ability to work independently after training.
2. Knowledge of residential buildings and building costs.
3. Understanding of domestic construction techniques for modern and historic dwellings.
4. Strong organizational and IT skills.
5. Effective diary management and workload planning.
6. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
7. Analytical skills to extract relevant data from various sources.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Discretion and confidentiality.
10. Technical competence and knowledge.
11. Enthusiasm and motivation to take responsibility.

Why Join Charles Taylor?

We are proud that nine out of ten of our employees recommend Charles Taylor as a great place to work. We foster a positive work environment where empowerment, decision-making, and learning are highly valued.

We are committed to continuous learning and development, offering structured induction, job training, support for professional qualifications, and a Core Learning & Development Curriculum.