Surveyor/Adjuster

Sedgwick University; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an experienced surveyor and loss adjuster for a permanent role. You will manage a portfolio of claims, assess site damage, and oversee reinstatement works. The ideal candidate has a degree-level education, chartered status, and expertise in managing structural defects. This position offers a flexible work environment with comprehensive training, competitive salary, and benefits including a company vehicle and a healthcare plan. Apply now to join a supportive community dedicated to protecting people and businesses.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development program

Competitive salary

Fully funded company vehicle or cash allowance

Self-Invested Personal Pension Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Private healthcare plan

Life assurance and income protection

Voluntary benefits including dental cover and discounts

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.
• Chartered status (e.g., MCIOB, MRICS, MICE) required.
• Technical expertise in structural defects is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in claims management under Building Guarantee policies needed.
• Ability to identify damage cause and specify repairs is critical.
• Must be able to work autonomously and travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of structural and latent defect claims.
• Assess damage and diagnose defects during site visits.
• Oversee reinstatement works and produce final reports.
• Support traditional surveying tasks for the team.
• Collaborate remotely with external engineers.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Chartered status (MCIOB, MRICS, MICE)

Knowledge of structural defects

Experience in claims management

Ability to specify repair methodologies

Operational flexibility and autonomy

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Job Overview

region.This is a combined role for experienced surveyors and loss adjusters, offering a varied and rewarding workload. You'll manage a portfolio of structural and latent defect claims across commercial, residential, and multi‑unit properties on a "cradle to grave" basis. From attending site visits and assessing damage, to diagnosing the likely cause of defects and producing preliminary reports, you'll be involved at every stage. You'll oversee reinstatement works, appoint external engineers to develop scopes of repair, review those scopes for accuracy and completeness, and produce final reports. The role also involves reviewing technical documentation and providing expert advice to both claimants and insurers.

Additional Duties

In addition to your core responsibilities, you may also support the wider Commercial Surveying & Design team, undertaking more traditional surveying tasks such as contract administration, preparing repair scopes, and managing tendering processes.

Work Environment

Enjoy the flexibility of a home‑based role with regional travel.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence is mandatory.
• Professional Credentials: Degree‑level education, chartered status (e.g., MCIOB, MRICS, MICE), and ideally an insurance qualification.
• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of structural defects and associated legislative frameworks, including CDM and Party Wall regulations.
• Claims Proficiency: Demonstrable experience in managing and resolving claims under Building Guarantee or Latent Defects policies.
• Diagnostic and Remedial Capability: Skilled in identifying causation of damage and specifying appropriate repair methodologies for varied property types.
• Operational Flexibility: Ability to work autonomously, collaborate remotely, and undertake frequent travel to engage with policyholders and claimants.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development program (more than 15,000 courses on demand, role‑specific training, opportunities for formal education starting on day one).
• A supportive community passionate about protecting people and businesses.
• Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications.
• Fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance.
• Self‑Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP).
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working from our office or your home.
• Health & support: Private healthcare plan (including pre‑existing conditions).
• Life assurance, Group Income Protection and other benefits.
• Voluntary benefits: dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications, employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing, discounts on various products and services.

Location & Contract

Job Location: South Midlands/M5 corridor. Job Type: Permanent.

Next Steps

Think we'd be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference and have a zero‑tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/family status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.