Building Surveyor

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor for Reading / West London. You will mainly deal with properties affected by general perils (fire, flood, storm etc) but additional subsidence experience would be useful.The Role\n

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• Claim Evaluation: Review all information from clients and claim handlers and conduct detailed site visits to validate claims for policy coverage and scope.
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• Customer Interaction: Communicate with policyholders to gather additional information and inform them of policy liability and scope decisions.
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• Claim Validation: Use company tools to create repair schedules and validate variations requests based on policy terms. Be able to interpret policy wordings and apply insurer claims' handling philosophies and guidelines.
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• Project Management: Oversee the entire claim process, from damage assessment, validation, repair scoping / scheduling, fulfilment to final report submission.
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• Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety legislation.
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• Contractor Management: Appoint relevant contractors (e.g., asbestos, drying and restoration specialists, building contractors, etc) and provide clear instructions from the outset of the claim.
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Skills / Qualifications\n

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• Relevant Building Surveying / Loss Adjusting experience is desired.
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• Prior subsidence project management experience, perhaps.
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• Degree in Building Surveying (BSC Hons).
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• Ideally you will be MCIOB or MRICS qualified, although this is not essential.
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• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
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• Excellent customer service, organizational & communication skills.
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Interested applicants should apply online or forward their CVs to Dave Clements at Exchange Street Claims , , Job Ref: DC1033. For all other vacancies, take a look at our website - exchange-street.co.uk.