Senior Civil Engineer

Lethaby & Cook Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading loss adjusting company in the insurance sector is looking for a Senior / Structural Civil Engineer to assess claims on complex projects in Leeds. The ideal candidate is a chartered or nearly chartered engineer with extensive experience and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary of £70,000 - £80,000 per annum and opportunities for career growth in the insurance field.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with a consultant, main contractor, or large tier 2 contractor.
• Broad background in heavy civil engineering and building projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess claims by inspecting sites, reviewing contracts, and gathering evidence.
• Consult with witnesses to understand damage and estimate repair costs.
• Negotiate fair settlements with insured representatives and insurers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Civil engineering expertise

Negotiation skills

Education

Chartered (or nearing) civil or structural engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Position: Senior / Structural Civil Engineer ( A career in the insurance sector)

Location: Leeds

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum, plus healthcare, plus pension, bonus & benefits

This is an opportunity to apply your engineering expertise, whilst gaining skills that will open rewarding career prospects in the insurance sector. Our client is looking for an "industry insider" a senior level civil engineer, to work as a loss adjuster for complex, high value, civil engineering and building projects.

Company Profile

A major international loss adjuster and provider of services to the insurance sector. They are a leader in complex, high value construction losses spanning heavy civil engineering and buildings. Their engineering and construction services division employs a team of engineers, lawyers, arbitrators and surveyors and has been trading for over fifty years.

Your Role

You will assess claims by inspecting sites, reviewing contracts, and by gathering written and photographic evidence, occasionally consulting external civil/structural forensic specialists. You will consult with witnesses to understand the cause and extent of the damage and to estimate repair/ compensation costs. You will work closely with representatives of the insured, and insurers, and go on to negotiate a fair settlement.

Training

The company regularly employs senior experts from industry, they provide training and support to gain the necessary adjusting / insurance knowledge. Should you decide you want to become a member of the Chartered Institution of Loss Adjusters, support and study leave is provided.

Profile Required

A chartered (or nearing) civil or structural engineer with experience working with a consultant, main contractor, or a large tier 2 contractor. A broad background is advantageous, especially if it spans heavy civil engineering and building projects. Strong communication skills are essential, there will be extensive contact with client representatives, insurers, brokers, contractors and consulting engineers, and frequent face to face negotiations to settle claims.

Career Prospects

The insurance industry employs many engineering and construction professionals. They are employed for their "real world" engineering and construction insight, typically within risk engineering, underwriting, and adjusting, some rising to hold senior executive positions. This role can progress to senior adjuster and on to a divisional leadership role. The skills you will acquire are in high demand, transferable, and command generous levels of compensation.