Subsidence Engineer

MPJ Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MPJ Recruitment is seeking a technically strong Surveyor/Engineer (Subsidence) for a remote, UK-based role. You will handle subsidence claims, conduct site investigations, and prepare detailed reports to support liability and settlement decisions.

You will collaborate with Adjusters, engineers and arborists, while managing a varied caseload and ensuring high technical and ethical standards across the work. Regular UK travel is involved.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified Civil or Structural Engineer (Chartered or working towards chartership).
• Relevant experience in civil/structural engineering, subsidence investigation or technical claims environments.
• ACII or ACILA qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle subsidence claims and provide technical support to Adjusters.
• Conduct site investigations, prepare case management plans and assess causation.
• Produce detailed technical reports covering policy analysis, liability, quantum and recommended actions.
• Instruct and oversee engineers, drainage experts or arborists.
• Communicate with all parties, prepare interim updates and approve interim payments.
• Agree settlements and contribute specialist input to final reports.
• Maintain accurate records and stay updated on technical and legal developments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and escape concerns where necessary.
• Recommend and review repair solutions including underpinning, drainage works, vegetation management and mitigation schemes.
• Provide expert advice on causation disputes, litigation support, recoveries and repudiation decisions.
• Support business transition projects when required.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Attention to detail

Workload management

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Quality-focused

Travel willingness

Education

Chartered Engineer

Working towards CEng

ACII/ACILA advantageous

Job description

Subsidence Engineer

Location: Remote, UK Based

Salary: Up to £65k + Bonus / £7,500 Vehicle Allowance

The Role

We are seeking a technically strong Surveyor/Engineer (Subsidence) to provide expert input on subsidence and property‑related claims. The role involves carrying out site inspections, delivering technical assessments, and producing clear, structured reports that support liability, causation and settlement decisions.

You will work closely with clients, adjusters, contractors and technical specialists, maintaining a professional and customer‑focused approach throughout. This position suits someone who is confident working independently, able to manage a varied caseload, and committed to maintaining high technical and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle subsidence claims and provide technical support to Adjusters.
• Conduct site investigations, prepare case management plans and assess causation.
• Produce detailed technical reports covering policy analysis, liability, quantum and recommended actions.
• Instruct and oversee specialists such as engineers, drainage experts or arborists.
• Communicate with all parties, prepare interim updates and approve interim payments.
• Agree settlements and contribute specialist input to final reports.
• Maintain accurate records and stay updated on technical and legal developments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and escape concerns where necessary.
• Recommend and review repair solutions including underpinning, drainage works, vegetation management and mitigation schemes.
• Provide expert advice on causation disputes, litigation support, recoveries and repudiation decisions.
• Support business transition projects when required.

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical and analytical capability with sound decision‑making skills.
• Clear, confident communicator with a customer‑focused approach.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage workload effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and within a wider adjusting team.
• Quality‑driven, proactive and committed to meeting SLAs.
• Experience working to targets and managing a field‑based workload.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified Civil or Structural Engineer (Chartered or working towards chartership).
• Relevant experience in civil/structural engineering, subsidence investigation or technical claims environments.
• ACII or ACILA qualifications are advantageous.