Chartered Building Surveyor in London - IPS Group

Chartered Building Surveyor
Home Based
Up to £80,000 + package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor to join a well-established Claims and Risk Management business and play a key role in the continued growth of its Surveying Services division.
The business has an established reputation for delivering high-quality solutions across domestic and commercial property claims, with particular expertise across property, subsidence, liability and high net worth claims.
The Role
As a Chartered Building Surveyor, you will assess and evaluate property damage claims, providing technical expertise throughout the claims process.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out property surveys, inspections and investigations to assess damage and establish the scope of works.
• Preparing detailed reports, repair recommendations and budget replacement costs.
• Producing schedules of works, tender documentation and undertaking tender analysis.
• Managing pre and post-contract administration.
• Working closely with loss adjusters, claims handlers, insurers and other stakeholders.
• Investigating the cause and circumstances of property damage.
• Reviewing policies and coverage to ensure claims are handled in line with policy terms.
• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015 where required.
• Undertaking Party Wall Surveyor duties.
• Reviewing and negotiating repair costs, invoices and third-party scopes of work.
• Supporting claim settlements and undertaking schedules of reduction.
• Providing technical guidance to policyholders and other stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate records and providing expert support for legal proceedings where required.

About You
You will be an experienced Chartered Surveyor with a strong background in building surveying and ideally experience within insurance, loss adjusting or claims.
You will have:

• MRICS or equivalent Chartered status.
• Strong knowledge of building surveying, construction methods and property damage.
• Experience surveying both domestic and commercial properties.
• Knowledge of insurance claims and policy coverage.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• The ability to work autonomously while managing multiple claims and assignments.
• A proactive approach to meeting KPIs and SLAs.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to claim sites.

The Package

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Discretionary fee and company performance-related bonus.
• 25 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days with long service, plus your birthday.
• 5% contributory pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Death in service benefit.
• Enhanced family and sick pay.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• GP service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Long service rewards.
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor looking to develop their career within a growing specialist claims and surveying environment, with the autonomy of a home-based position.