Building Surveyor - Claims

Building Surveyor – Home Claims

Location: Cardiff/Southwest

Type: Permanent

Remuneration: Competitive salary based on skills, experience and qualifications; includes incentive scheme, fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance, and self‑invested pension scheme.

• Lead and manage projects to restore properties damaged by insured perils ranging from £50k to £5m.
• Work alone or lead a small team with quantity surveyors, CAD technicians and engineers, as project size and complexity require.
• Perform surveying activities including technical reporting, defect diagnosis, preparing schedules of works, contract administration and overall project management.
• Communicate effectively with policyholders, insurers, contractors and other stakeholders, delivering professional reports within tight deadlines.
• Manage workloads and make reasoned decisions under pressure, demonstrating empathy for clients who have suffered loss or bereavement.

• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel by car.
• Excellent communication skills – wrote clear reports and negotiated settlements.
• Extensive knowledge of building construction and relevant legislation.
• Chartered status (or actively working toward it) – MRICS or MCIOB preferred.

• Experience using Apple software such as iPads or other tablets.

• Competitive salary and incentive scheme.
• Self‑invested pension scheme (SIPP).
• Fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working – from office or home.
• Private healthcare plan (including pre‑existing conditions).
• Life assurance, employee assistance programme and group income protection.
• Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications.
• Discounts on various products and services.

We offer comprehensive training through Sedgwick University, tailored role‑specific programmes and opportunities to continue formal education.

Equal Opportunity Employer – we have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind.