Major Loss Surveyor

Opportunity exists to work within a well-established loss adjusting operation within their Major and Complex Loss team as a surveyor.

• Managing the more technical and complex claims you will investigate and provide factual surveying reports to various parties involved in the claim, covering the Midlands regions.
• Upon receipt of an instruction, you will investigate and report on the loss that is the subject of an insurance claim for and on behalf of Insurers so they may consider policy coverage, claim acceptance, settlement and/or recovery.
• As with most claims of a high value or complex nature, this will require site visits to investigate loss circumstances and damage sustained.
• Typically, you will work in partnership with Local Authorities, such as building control, solicitors or emergency services in some extremes regarding liability and prospective loss mitigation contractors.
• You will also be responsible for liaising with repair contactors regarding the scope and the works required and be the main point of contact to ensure assessment and reporting of settlement options and recommendations via the lead adjuster are communicated appropriately.

About you:

• Candidates will ideally be a qualified Surveyor - MRICS, MCIOB or similar preferably with a background in insurance or building reinstatement of damaged buildings.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Building construction and Building Regulations
• Up to date technical knowledge and experience with approved structural repair methods, cost valuation and regulatory requirements
• Computer literate with MS Office suite and embrace new technologies
• Willingness to travel to site investigations, with the occasional overnight stay if required

Salary & Benefits:

• Negotiable salary
• company car/allowance
• pension
• bonus
• death in service
• 25 days annual holiday