Job Description
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Building SurveyorRemoteUpto £65,000 + 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
- Conduct detailed site visits and review client information to validate claims for policy coverage and scope
- Communicate with policyholders to gather information and communicate liability and scope decisions
- Create repair schedules, validate variation requests, and interpret policy wordings and insurer guidelines
- Oversee the full claim lifecycle: damage assessment, validation, repair scheduling, fulfilment and final reporting
- Appoint and manage contractors (asbestos, drying/restoration, building), ensuring compliance with repair specs and policyholder communication
- Ensure all processes comply with company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety legislation
- Provide technical support to claims handlers and other team members as required
- Conduct initial site assessments and determine claim liability based on policy details and findings
- Prepare and submit client reports and repair schedules within agreed timeframes
- Arrange further site investigations such as trial pits and boreholes where required
KEY SKILLS
- Technical expertise in building pathology, damage assessment, project management and reinstatement
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce detailed technical reports
- Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to handle complex claims and work under pressure
- Proactive problem-solver with a practical, solutions-focused approach
- Excellent organisation skills with the xwzovoh ability to manage multiple claims and meet deadlines
- QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Membership of CIOB, RICS, CILA or equivalent professional body
- Degree in Building Surveying or Construction (or equivalent experience)
- Strong background in domestic and commercial building claims validation and project management
- Insurance claims experience is essential
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary package
- Training and professional development opportunities
- The chance to be part of a rapidly growing company with nationwide coverage
- Exposure to a varied and complex caseload across domestic and commercial properties