Trainee / Junior Buildings Validation Surveyor

Westone Housing Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westone Housing Ltd is seeking a Trainee/Junior Buildings Validation Surveyor in Peterborough. The role involves visiting damaged properties, estimating repair needs, and supporting clients through the validation process. This is a full-time position offering training for career advancement. Candidates will engage with diverse construction and insurance industry tasks while developing their professional skills.

Qualifications

• Passion for building repairs and construction.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Visit damaged properties for scopes and estimates.
• Submit validation reports and communicate with clients.
• Support Project Managers and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Insurance Surveying

General building / Construction

Quality Control

Local Authority Building Control

Job description

Job Title: Trainee / Junior Buildings Validation Surveyor

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per year (Experience/Value Negotiable)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

About Us

Westone Housing Ltd are a building and property conversion and repair company based in Peterborough. Using our own employed trades and approved contractors Westone carries out property reinstatement and rebuild services in the insurance industry plus conversions and improvements in both residential and commercial property markets.

The Role

We are looking for a Trainee and Junior Buildings Insurance Validation Surveyor to support planned business growth. The successful applicants will train with existing Surveyors/Project Managers and Building Surveyors. As a Trainee or Junior you will have the option to enrol onto Surveying and Insurance Training to achieve academic qualifications and develop your career, for those wanting to one day become a Senior Surveyor or even move into Project Management, we can support your aspirations here at Westone.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Visiting damaged properties and scoping / estimating for works required.
• Submitting validation reports and estimates to clients through online databases.
• Settling / Advising clients of cash settlements agreed with Policyholders should they not wish to use Westone to complete the repairs.
• General help and technical support to Project Managers in relation to Projects estimated by you.
• General site visits to ensure staff operating within Westone / Safety Rules and ensuring that standards of work are high
• Communications with the Westone office updating on progress of each visit advising in advance of any and all issues that may cause delays or overruns.
  
  

About You

Required Skills:

• Insurance Surveying.
• General building / Construction.
• Quality Control.
• Local Authority Building Control.
  
  

Desired Skills

• A general passion for building repairs and construction.
• Highly articulate both verbally and in written correspondence.
• Pride and accuracy in all you do.
• Effective presentation of information.
• Effective communication to contractors, clients and directors.
• Excellent customer service skills.
  
  

Additional Extras

• High Standard of personal presentation, demonstrable self-motivation and drive desired.
• 2-3 day paid trial period on any shortlisted candidates is required.
• Role is based in Peterborough offices with a car pool available for business travel.
  
  

Please click on the APPLY button to submit your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; BSc, Graduate Building Surveyor, Property Inspector, Building Engineer, Inspection Engineer, Property Engineer, Surveying Engineer, Property Surveyor, Property Inspection Clerk, Building Inspection Clerk, Insurance Surveying, Property Inspection Engineer, Building Inspection Engineer and Graduate Surveyor, Buildings Insurance, Insurance Industry, Property Claims, Insurance Validation, Insurance Surveyor, Claim Handler, Loss Adjuster, Claim Administration may also be considered for this role.