Building Surveyor; Subsidence

Job in City, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK

Listing for: Exchange Street Executive Search

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-23

Job specializations:

Insurance
Insurance Claims

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 60000.00 YEAR

Position: Building Surveyor (Subsidence)
Location: City

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to deal with subsidence claims operating throughout the Birmingham / West Midlands region.

The Role

Claim Evaluation: Review all information from clients and claim handlers and conduct detailed site visits to validate claims for policy coverage, determine defect causation 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.

Skills / Qualifications

Relevant technical / Loss Adjusting experience is desired.
Experienced in project management, tender preparation and an expert in the requirements for CDM.
Degree in Building Surveying (BSC Hons).
Ideally you will be MRICS,

C.Build.

E or AMIStructE qualified, although this is not essential.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent customer service, organizational & communication skills.

Interested applicants should apply online or forward their CVs to Dave Clements at Exchange Street Claims (phone number removed), (url removed), Job . For all other vacancies, take a look at our website - (url removed)

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