Senior Claims Surveyor

Senior Claims Surveyor

Location -Warrington

Salary/Package - £80,000 - £110,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing construction contractor with an extensive track record delivering complex residential and major construction projects across the UK. The business operates across sectors including high-rise residential, Build to Rent, affordable housing, student accommodation, and specialist developments.

With a strong pipeline of major projects and a focus on quality, commercial performance, and long-term client relationships, the business is continuing to strengthen its senior commercial function. They are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Claims Surveyor to take responsibility for complex contractual and commercial claims across major projects.

The Role

As Senior Claims Surveyor, you will take a lead role in the preparation, management, negotiation, and resolution of complex construction claims.

You will work closely with senior commercial and project teams, clients, legal advisors, and other stakeholders to ensure the company's contractual and commercial position is protected.

Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing and managing complex contractual claims across major construction projects

Leading Extension of Time (EOT), disruption, loss and expense, and associated claims

Reviewing contracts and project records to establish entitlement and quantum

Preparing detailed contractual and commercial submissions

Negotiating claims with clients, consultants, and other project stakeholders

Providing specialist contractual and claims advice to project and commercial teams

Supporting the preparation of matters for adjudication and wider dispute resolution

Reviewing project documentation, programmes, records, correspondence, and commercial information

Identifying potential claims and commercial risks at an early stage

Working alongside Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers to maximise contractual entitlement

Supporting senior management with complex contractual and commercial matters

Maintaining strong, professional client relationships throughout the claims process

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Senior Claims Surveyor will have:

10+ years' Quantity Surveying experience

Significant experience working on major building, infrastructure, or complex construction projects

Extensive experience preparing and negotiating EOT, disruption, loss & expense, and contractual claims

Proven experience managing claims from initial identification through to negotiation and resolution

Experience preparing documentation and evidence for adjudication and dispute proceedings

A Law Degree or strong legal/contractual background

Strong knowledge of construction contracts and contractual mechanisms

Previous experience working within a Tier 1 contractor or major-project environment

Excellent analytical and report-writing skills

Strong understanding of delay, disruption, quantum, and contractual entitlement

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Strong client-facing ability with the confidence to deal directly with senior stakeholders

Relevant professional qualification such as MRICS would be advantageous

What's on Offer

£80,000 - £110,000 salary depending on experience

Excellent benefits package

Senior specialist role within a growing construction business

Opportunity to work on major and technically complex construction projects

Significant responsibility for high-value contractual claims

Exposure to senior leadership and major client organisations

Long-term career progression and professional development

Supportive and commercially focused working environment

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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