Chartered Surveyor - #2119009

Chartered Surveyor

Location: Birmingham OR further North

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Chartered Surveyor has become available to join a well-established specialist surveying team supporting the assessment and management of property damage claims.

You will play a key role in carrying out surveys, inspections and investigations, assessing the cause and extent of damage, repair requirements and reinstatement costs. You will use your professional expertise and technical knowledge to provide accurate assessments, prepare detailed reports and make recommendations that support the fair and effective resolution of insurance claims.

Working closely with insurers, policyholders, contractors and other professional stakeholders, you will manage a varied caseload and provide clear technical advice throughout the claims process. The role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of property damage matters, developing your experience in building defects, damage assessment, reinstatement and insurance claims.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Surveyor looking to apply their existing expertise within the insurance and property claims sector, whilst continuing to develop their technical knowledge and build a long-term career within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Chartered Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct on-site surveys and inspections of properties to assess damages and collate data for insurance claims.
• Analyse data, evaluate extent of damage, prepare budget replacement costs.
• Prepare schedule of works, tendering documents, tender analysis and undertake all pre and post contract administration duties.
• Prepare detailed and accurate reports outlining the findings of property inspections, including damage assessment, repair recommendations, and budget costs.
• Collaborate with insurance adjusters, claims handlers, and other stakeholders to provide technical expertise and support throughout the claims process.
• Review insurance policies and coverage to ensure claims are handled in accordance with the terms and conditions.
• Investigate the cause and circumstances of property damage, including conducting interviews with property owners, witnesses, and relevant parties.
• Maintain accurate records of surveys, inspections, and investigation findings.
• Provide expert testimony and support in legal proceedings, if required.
• Assist in negotiating claim settlements, including reviewing and verifying invoices and Third Party SOW. Undertake schedules of reduction.
• Provide guidance and support to policyholders, explaining the claims process, answering inquiries, and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as claims handlers, underwriters, and legal counsel, to ensure efficient and effective claims management.

About You:

• Professional certifications, such as MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent
• Proven experience working as a Surveyor, preferably within the claims management/loss adjusting or insurance industry.
• Strong knowledge of property surveying techniques, building materials, and construction practices.
• Experienced in surveying both domestic and commercial properties.
• Experienced in interpreting insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling processes.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to various claim sites.

What's on Offer?

• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Discretionary Fee and Company results based bonus
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days with long service, plus additional one day for your birthday
• 5 % Contributory Pension
• Private Health Care
• Death in Service Benefit
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity and sick pay
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Access to GP service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long Service Holiday and reward scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• We care about our employees opinions and have an employee forum to implement ideas and initiatives to make us a great place to work.