Subsidence Claims Specialist - Grow Your Expertise

Burton Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Burton Recruitment is sourcing a Subsidence Claims Technician for a well-established UK loss adjusting firm. You will provide claims handling and administrative support to a team of experienced adjusters and engineers across subsidence and ground movement claims.

This role offers real development within subsidence; an ideal progression for someone with property or subsidence claims experience and a strong willingness to learn. Training will be provided, with mentoring as skills grow.

Qualifications

• Claims or property background and willingness to learn.
• Some awareness of subsidence causes, investigations and repair methods.
• Logical and organised with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident with technology; full training provided.
• Able to manage competing priorities in busy periods.
• Willing to work towards CII or CILA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide claims handling and administrative support to subsidence adjusters and engineers
• Arrange site investigations, including trial pits, boreholes, CCTV surveys and soil/root testing
• Arrange and track level and crack monitoring, updating files
• Liaise with arboricultural consultants, structural engineers, drainage contractors and site investigation firms
• Contact local authorities and third-party tree owners about vegetation management and recoveries
• Keep insurers and policyholders updated on claim progress
• Help manage claim diaries and file reviews
• Support the coordination of repairs, including underpinning, drainage and superstructure works
• Handle a small caseload of your own with mentoring, as your skills develop

Skills

Claims handling

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tech savvy

Education

CII/CILA qualifications

Job description

Burton Recruitment is sourcing a Subsidence Claims Technician for a well-established UK loss adjusting firm. You will provide claims handling and administrative support to a team of experienced adjusters and engineers across subsidence and ground movement claims.

This role offers real development within subsidence; an ideal progression for someone with property or subsidence claims experience and a strong willingness to learn. Training will be provided, with mentoring as skills grow.