Development Subsidence Consultant

Crawford & Company; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford & Company in the United States is seeking a Development Subsidence Consultant. This role is remote and permanent, with full-time hours, to manage subsidence claims from start to finish and grow through our SMART training programme.

You’ll learn construction, insurance principles, and how to assess damage via site or virtual visits, with mentors. The role includes report writing and directing investigations to establish causation and required repairs.

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency and ability to use standard software for reporting.
• Desire to learn about construction and insurance.
• Full driving license (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of domestic and commercial subsidence claims from start to finish.
• Participate in the SMART training programme covering construction and insurance topics.
• Diagnose damage via site visits or virtual/desktop assessments with mentor support.
• Prepare client reports and direct investigations to confirm causation and required repairs.
• Pursue Chartered membership (CIOB or RICS) with support from the company.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Relevant construction qualification (Building Surveying, Construction Management, Structural Engineering)

Job description

Development Subsidence Consultant

Company: Crawford & Company

Hours: Full-time

Working pattern: Remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Nov 2026

Closing date: 9 Dec 2026

We’re looking for our next Subsidence Consultant: someone that has the technical and insurance knowledge to manage a caseload of domestic and commercial subsidence claims from start to finish or a desire to develop into this role with support under our award winning SMART training programme.

The role includes a full training programme taking in all aspects of the job from building construction and defects diagnosis through to insurance principals and policy liability matters.

As your training progresses, you’ll be able to diagnose damage through either site visits or virtual visits / desktop assessments, all with backup support from your appointed mentors.

You’ll prepare reports for our clients relating to the property damage and insurance related matters, and direct the necessary investigations in order to confirm causation of damage and the necessary repairs.

You’ll also be supported by our internal training team and technical mentors.

Full support and funding is also provided for you to achieve Chartered membership of an appropriate institution such as CIOB or RICS. Support is also provided for you to gain insurance qualifications from Cert CII / Cert CILA all the way up to Chartered status (ACILA or ACII).

Essential requirements

We’re looking for someone with a relevant construction qualification such as Building Surveying, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, ideally (but not necessarily) at degree level. Alternatively, someone with demonstrable experience within the insurance industry will also be considered for the role. You’ll also have/be: A desire to learn about construction and insurance. Commitment to progress with your professional qualifications up to Chartered status. Able to demonstrate a decisive and “can do” approach. Computer literate with most Microsoft packages. Full UK Driving License.

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