Building Surveyor - Insurance

The Person

Our client is looking for a Chartered Surveyor/Project Manager to work in partnership with their Loss Adjusters across a mixed portfolio of commercial and major and complex material damage insurance claims and to Project Manage each claim requiring building repair works.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Building Surveyor include (though are not limited to):

Preparing Bills of Quantities/Schedules of Work in line with initial instructions/claim information, including contract preparation and sign off

Scope out CDM requirements for each project

Ensuring cost/budget evaluation and cost control of each project

Preparing interim valuations and Party Wall Notifications

Collating certification of payments and ensuring key contract milestones within agreed timeframes and/or SLA's

Preparing response for information tender documentation and inviting tenders from suitable or identified vendors

Analysing and reporting on tender returns for further evaluation

Negotiating with Contactors on variations and costs.

Reporting to Clients with project updates and other parties with an interest in the claim e.g. Solicitors

Supporting client facing meetings and presentations

Mentoring and developing less experienced peers and colleagues

You will be expected to carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required and notified to you by the Company.

Skills and Experience

Advanced knowledge and practical experience of Building Surveying, ideally in the Loss Adjusting arena

Experienced in project management, tender preparation, and an expert in requirements for CDM

Strong attention to detail, ability to interpret and present findings

Ability to demonstrate an attention to detail and proactively analyse and resolve complex issues.

Ability to work as an individual and lead a team of professionals

Handle and co-ordinate complaints and compliments

Achievement of own performance targets

Competent use of technology

Experience of handling a variety of insurance claims lead subsidence, fire, flood, impact damage and other large building claims would be advantageous, but not essential

Qualifications

Chartered Status is preferable - ARICS/MRICS/FRICS