Subsidence Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Dartford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking an experienced Subsidence Engineer to manage subsidence claims in the London / South East region. You will undertake site visits, perform technical assessments, determine causation and policy liability, and prepare ABI reports to support recommendations.

The role involves overseeing repair schemes, liaising with contractors and the Contractor Network, and reviewing variations to claims, with a focus on client service and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Prior subsidence / Loss Adjusting experience.
• MRICS / MCIOB / C.BuildE is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a portfolio of subsidence claims involving landslips, sinkholes/voids and intervention methods.
• Attend site to carry out technical assessments and investigate claims.
• Determine causation / defect diagnosis and policy liability.
• Decline claims where appropriate.
• Determine nature and extent of damage.
• Prepare / submit full ABI reports, outlining findings and recommendations.
• Oversee complex repair schemes, sub-structure and super-structure.
• Liaise with contractors and external suppliers.
• Work closely with and support the Contractor Network.
• Review claims and deal with variations.

Skills

Subsidence experience

Strong communication

Customer service

Site visits

Education

MRICS

MCIOB

C.BuildE

Job description

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Subsidence Engineer (London / South East). You will mainly deal with properties affected by subsidence.

The Role

• Handle a portfolio of subsidence claims involving landslips, sinkholes/voids and alternative intervention methods, on a project managed basis
• Attend site to carry out technical assessments and the investigation of claims
• Determine causation / defect diagnosis and policy liability
• Decline claims where appropriate
• Determine nature and extent of damage
• Prepare / submit full ABI reports, outlining findings and recommendations
• Oversee complex repair schemes, sub-structure and super-structure
• Liaise with contractors and all relevant external suppliers
• Work closely with and support the Contractor Network
• Review claims and deal with variations

Skills / Qualifications

• Prior subsidence / Loss Adjusting experience
• Ideally you will be MRICS, MCIOB, C.BuildE qualified... although this is not essential
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service, organizational & communication skills