Building Surveyor

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor for Northampton (Covering the Midlands).

• Claim Evaluation:
  Review all information from clients and claim handlers and conduct detailed site visits to validate claims for policy cover and scope of damage.
• 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. Be able to 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.

• Relevant technical / Loss Adjusting experience is desired
• Prior subsidence project management experience, perhaps
• Degree in Building Surveying (BSC Hons)
• You will ideally be MRICS / MCIOB qualified {AssocRICS} as a minimum
• Conversant with CAD, CDM Regs 2015, Party Wall Act 1996, Building Regulation and Planning Legislation
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service, organizational & communication skills