Building Surveyor - South Manchester

Within this rewarding role, you’ll be complementing our existing Property team in handling both general material damage losses as well as assisting with complex building related issues. Claims can typically range from around 20k to over £1M in value, with a typical claim being around 250k. This role will be remotely based with travel.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be working alongside one of our highly experienced adjusters, where the claim is typically adjuster led and requires further surveying expertise to progress and settle the insurance claims as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• You’ll carry out initial visits and assess damage to a high professional standard, help establish and agree the defect diagnosis, then progress ensuring all Planning, Building Regulations Party Wall and CDM issues are addressed and that work is carried out to a high standard.
• The work may also include arranging testing (ACMs), report preparation, any complaint resolution and compliance of performance and process requirements.
• All claims will require appraisal reports with budget costings and recommendations.

Qualifications

• You’ll be an experienced Surveyor within your field and Chartered MRICS qualified is ideal.
• Someone who enjoys the more technical side of surveying would suit this role.
• Customer and quality focused to both internal and external customers.
• Team focused – working with colleagues throughout the business.
• Reactive – responding to daily workloads as dictated by customer requirements.
• Proactive – making sure KPIs and SLAs are met.
• Ability to produce good quality reports and presentations.
• Demonstrate technical competence.
• Knowledge of up to date Health & Safety legislation.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a speedy and responsive manner.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has a willingness to travel when necessary.

About Us

We are Crawford & Company; the world’s largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management solutions. With a legacy of nearly 80 years of unmatched experience with global capabilities and industry-leading technology, we are guided by our mission to restore and enhance lives, businesses and communities. We’re people taking care of people. From large-scale catastrophic losses to short-term workers compensation claims, Crawford & Company offers total solutions that help our clients’ policyholders resume their lives and work.

Our 9,000+ employees hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, but all of Crawford’s service lines work together in unison for our clients. We call ourselves One Crawford. Through many specialised services in 700 offices around the world, One Crawford enhances our ability to deliver total claims management solutions to our clients.

In addition to compelling career opportunities that span countless fields and disciplines, Crawford & Company also offers employees a competitive salary with a strong benefits package and ongoing training and mentorship programmes through every stage of your career.

At Crawford & Company we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion; we aim to infuse it into everything we do – underpinning our strategy with three core elements: Capability, Culture.

We welcome applications from all candidates, no matter their background. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today, we’re looking forward to your application.