Surveyor Subsidence Specialist

Hawthorn Academic Consulting; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Building Surveyor to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on diagnosing subsidence-related issues and requires a solid understanding of building pathology and structural problems. You will assess property damage, validate claims, and collaborate with homeowners and insurance companies to ensure effective project management. The position offers a competitive salary, a car or allowance, and a supportive work environment with a network of professionals. If you're passionate about making a difference in the construction industry and have the necessary expertise, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Good benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the building/construction industry is essential.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory matters is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess property movement and damage, establishing causes and required works.
• Validate claims and complete full reports for insurance companies.
• Liaise with homeowners and contractors to develop project plans.

Skills

Building pathology knowledge

Structural issues understanding

Experience with subsidence claims

Knowledge of home insurance claims process

Legal and regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Building

Building Surveying/Engineering Degree

Cert CII

Job description

Building Surveyor – Structural / Subsidence specialist

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 plus car or allowance - £5k

Location: South East / South East London

Summary

Our client is looking for an experienced Building Surveyor with a solid understanding of building pathology and structural issues. You will have experience in diagnosing subsidence related damage and probable cause, ideally having worked with or for a loss adjuster, insurance company or specialist contractor. You will be home-based in the South East / South East London region and deal mainly with potential subsidence claims for a successful and market leading company.

The role

The successful Building Surveyor will be:

1. Assessing the extent and seriousness of the movement & damage to property, establishing probable or proximate causes and ascertain what investigations, monitoring and remedial works are required.
2. Validating or repudiating the claim, completing a full report.
3. Instructing the relevant specialist to carry out the recommendations.
4. Liaising with homeowners, insurance companies and senior management to validate claims and develop project plans for the property repairs through to completion.

What skills/experience will you need?

• Extensive experience working within the building / construction industry.
• An excellent knowledge of building pathology / structural issues.
• Experience dealing with subsidence issues working for a loss adjuster, insurance company or specialist contractor.
• Ideally you will have knowledge of the home insurance claims process, perils and cover surrounding subsidence and related issues (but this is not essential).
• A working knowledge of relevant legal & regulatory matters; control of Asbestos Handling, CDM, DPA, H&S on site, Party Wall Act (with experience of Planning and Building Regulations requirements).
• It would be advantageous if you have a building/technical related qualification such as an HNC/HND or Building Surveying/Engineering Degree and/or Cert CII.

You will be working with a supportive team including Engineers, Contracts/Project Managers, admin support staff and a solid network of contractors.

Package

The salary will be negotiable around £45-55k depending upon experience – there is also a car or car allowance (£5k) and a good benefits package.

Additional Information

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