Building Surveyor
Remote
Upto £65, + Car/Allowance
Ips are working with an award-winning claims management company experiencing rapid growth. We are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to join our expanding team, playing a key role in managing domestic and commercial building claims from validation through to completion.
You will work with a broad range of stakeholders – including policyholders, insurers, brokers, freeholders, leaseholders, tenants and supply chain partners — to deliver a consistently high-quality service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conduct detailed site visits and review client information to validate claims for policy coverage and scope
2. Communicate with policyholders to gather information and communicate liability and scope decisions
3. Create repair schedules, validate variation requests, and interpret policy wordings and insurer guidelines
4. Oversee the full claim lifecycle: damage assessment, validation, repair scheduling, fulfilment and final reporting
5. Appoint and manage contractors (asbestos, drying/restoration, building), ensuring compliance with repair specs and policyholder communication
6. Ensure all processes comply with company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety legislation
7. Provide technical support to claims handlers and other team members as required
8. Conduct initial site assessments and determine claim liability based on policy details and findings
9. Prepare and submit client reports and repair schedules within agreed timeframes
10. Arrange further site investigations such as trial pits and boreholes where required
KEY SKILLS
11. Technical expertise in building pathology, damage assessment, project management and reinstatement
12. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce detailed technical reports
13. Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to handle complex claims and work under pressure
14. Proactive problem-solver with a practical, solutions-focused approach
15. Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple claims and meet deadlines
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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
17. Membership of CIOB, RICS, CILA or equivalent professional body
18. Degree in Building Surveying or Construction (or equivalent experience)
19. Strong background in domestic and commercial building claims validation and project management
20. Insurance claims experience is essential
WHAT WE OFFER
21. Competitive salary package
22. Training and professional development opportunities
23. The chance to be part of a rapidly growing company with nationwide coverage
24. Exposure to a varied and complex caseload across domestic and commercial properties