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Senior Claims Surveyor
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- Warrington, Cheshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £80,000 - £110,000 Per Annum
Job Description
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.
INDCOM
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.
INDCOM