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Building Surveyor (Insurance Claims)

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Lawes Consulting Group

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United Kingdom , Sussex

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Salary:

55000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Within this rewarding role, you’ll be complementing our existing Property team in handling both general material damage losses as well as assisting with complex building related issues. Claims can typically range from around 20k to over £1M in value, with a typical claims being around 250k. This role will be remotely based with travel.

Job Responsibility:

  • Complementing our existing Property team in handling both general material damage losses as well as assisting with complex building related issues
  • Carry out initial visits and assess damage to a high professional standard
  • Help establish and agree the defect diagnosis
  • Progress ensuing all Planning, Building Regulations Party Wall and CDM issues are addressed and that work is carried out to a high standard
  • Arrange testing (ACMs) report preparation
  • Complaint resolution and compliance of performance and process requirements
  • Appraisal reports with budget costings and recommendations

Requirements:

  • Customer and quality focused to both internal and external customers
  • Team focused – working with colleagues throughout the business
  • Reactive – responding to daily workloads as dictated by customer requirements
  • Proactive – making sure KPIs and SLAs are met
  • Ability to produce good quality reports and presentations
  • Demonstrate technical competence
  • Knowledge of up to date Health & Safety legislation
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to handle multiple projects in a speedy and responsive manner
  • Holds a full UK driving licence and have a willingness to travel when necessary
What we offer:
  • Car
  • Bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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