An experienced Building Surveyor is required to join our client, a Property Insurance Claims Specialist who possess a wealth of Industry experience and knowledge within the Repair and Reinstatement Services to supporting a range of Businesses including Insurers, Managing General Agents, Loss Adjusters, Solicitors, Third Party Administrators etc. As experts in their field their team has a wide range of professionals including Surveyors, Engineers and Claims Technicians who proactively manage the lifecycle of the claim ensuring a seamless claims journey.
The role is predominantly Desk Based with occasional travel, circa 3-4 site visits per month throughout the Southern Region.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical assistance with household and third-party damage claims, including tenders.
- Take ownership and work closely with the Claims Team
- Determine and recommend a site visit and arrange the appointment of a network contractor or cash settlement negotiations
- Manage the tender process
- Prepare reports by reviewing the property damage via video footage, images, provided quotes by customers and via other relevant sources
- Review site reports and schedules
- Prepare reports and updates to clients making decisions and recommendations
- Negotiate cash settlements
- Control costs for clients and reconcile costs
- Desk based auditing of contractor performance
About you:
- Experience of Surveying within the Insurance Claims Sector - Essential
- In-depth knowledge of building pathology, property repair works and their costs
- Exceptional communication skills verbal and written
- The ability to project manage
- IT Literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to organise your own workload
- Surveying, Buildings, and/or Industry Insurance related Qualifications would be desirable but not essential
- Site visiting experience would be an advantage
- Full Clean UK Driving Licence
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary circa up to £45,000 per annum
- Car allowance £4,500 per annum or a higher mileage rate if using own car
- The opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days holiday, a day of for your birthday and a volunteer day
- Healthcare flexi benefits
- Support and development towards professional development including membership fees