Subsidence Engineer

Our client is one of the UK's leading loss adjusting firms, providing complete claims solutions to insurance providers across commercial, domestic, marine and motor markets for over 40 years, they combine specialist expertise with the scale and resource of an international network. They're looking for a technically strong Engineer to join their Subsidence team as Surveyor/Engineer. This is a remote role for a confident, client-facing engineer who enjoys the variety of subsidence and property claims work – site inspections, technical assessment, and clear reporting that drives liability and settlement decisions.

What you'll be doing

Handling subsidence claims and providing technical support to Adjusters within your area of specialism

Carrying out site visits, investigating claims, and preparing case management plans

Producing detailed reports covering policy analysis, liability, quantum and future actions

Instructing and directing other technical specialists as required

Calculating and agreeing interim payments and final settlements

Recommending and reviewing repair/mitigation solutions – underpinning, drainage, vegetation management and other remedial works

Providing expert technical input on causation, including support for litigation, complaints and recoveries where needed

Keeping up to date with technical and legal developments affecting your specialism, and ensuring full regulatory compliance

What you'll bring

Professionally qualified Civil or Structural Engineer (Chartered, or working towards chartership)

Relevant experience in civil/structural engineering, claims investigation or a related technical environment

Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with real attention to detail

A clear, confident communicator who builds trust with clients, contractors and colleagues

Well organised, able to manage a varied workload against SLAs and targets

Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team

Willingness to travel across the UK on a regular basis

ACII and/or ACILA qualifications are a plus, though not essential

If you're looking to join a specialist team within a business that's been trusted by the UK insurance market for over 40 years, backed by the scale and resource of a major international claims group, then this could be the move for you. You'll have genuine autonomy in a remote role, the support of an experienced Subsidence team behind you, and the chance to work on interesting, technically challenging claims where your expertise directly shapes outcomes. If that sounds like you, apply now.