Job Description Senior Claims Surveyor
Salary/Package - £80,000 - £110,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
\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.
\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.
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
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 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
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
£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
Long-term career progression and professional development
\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.
\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.
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Senior Claims Surveyor in Frodsham employer: Building Careers UK Ltd
Our client is a leading civil engineering and highways contractor based in Stockport, offering a collaborative work culture and a strong focus on employee development. With a substantial forward order book and long-term framework contracts, employees benefit from exposure to major projects across the North West, competitive salaries, and excellent packages, making it an ideal environment for experienced professionals seeking meaningful career growth.
