Building Surveyor

Job Description

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor for the Birmingham / Midlands area. The role focuses mainly on properties affected by general perils (fire, flood, storm, etc.), with additional subsidence experience useful.

The Role
  • Claim Evaluation: Review all information from clients and claim handlers and conduct detailed site visits to validate claims for policy coverage and scope.
  • Customer Interaction: Communicate with policyholders to gather additional information and inform them of policy liability and scope decisions.
  • Claim Validation: Use company tools to create repair schedules and validate variations requests based on policy terms. Interpret policy wordings and apply insurer claims' handling philosophies and guidelines.
  • Project Management: Oversee the entire claim process, from damage assessment, validation, repair scoping/scheduling, fulfilment to final report submission.
  • Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety legislation.
  • Contractor Management: Appoint relevant contractors (e.g., asbestos, drying and restoration specialists, building contractors, etc.) and provide clear instructions from the outset of the claim.
Skills / Qualifications
  • Relevant Loss Adjusting / Building Surveying experience desired. Prior subsidence project management experience preferable.
  • Degree in Building Surveying (BSC Hons).
  • Ideally MCIOB or MRICS qualified, although not essential.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent customer service, organizational & communication skills.