Building Surveyor - South East

Location: Linby, England

Sector: Building & Construction

Salary: £45,000.00 to £65,000.00 per annum

Building Surveyor

Remote

Up to £65,000 + Car/Allowance

Ips are working with an award winning claims management company experiencing rapid growth. We are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to join our expanding team, playing a key role in managing domestic and commercial building claims from validation through to completion. You will work with a broad range of stakeholders - including policyholders, insurers, brokers, freeholders, leaseholders, tenants, and supply chain partners - to deliver a consistently high quality service.

• Conduct detailed site visits and review client information to validate claims for policy coverage and scope.
• Communicate with policyholders to gather information and communicate liability and scope decisions.
• Create repair schedules, validate variation requests, and interpret policy wordings and insurer guidelines.
• Oversee the full claim lifecycle: damage assessment, validation, repair scheduling, fulfilment and final reporting.
• Appoint and manage contractors (asbestos, drying/restoration, building), ensuring compliance with repair specs and policyholder communication.
• Ensure all processes comply with company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety legislation.
• Provide technical support to claims handlers and other team members as required.
• Conduct initial site assessments and determine claim liability based on policy details and findings.
• Prepare and submit client reports and repair schedules within agreed timeframes.
• Arrange further site investigations such as trial pits and boreholes where required.

• Technical expertise in building pathology, damage assessment, project management and reinstatement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce detailed technical reports.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to handle complex claims and work under pressure.
• Proactive problem solver with a practical, solutions focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple claims and meet deadlines.

• Membership of CIOB, RICS, CILA or equivalent professional body.
• Degree in Building Surveying or Construction (or equivalent experience).
• Strong background in domestic and commercial building claims validation and project management.
• Insurance claims experience is essential.

• Competitive salary package.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a rapidly growing company with nationwide coverage.
• Exposure to a varied and complex caseload across domestic and commercial properties.