Job Description SCHEDULE OF RATES ANALYST / INSURANCE COST CONSULTANTSouth Wales / Hybrid Working Available
£38,000 - £45,000 per annum + Benefits + Career Progression
Join One of the UK's Leading Insurance Reinstatement & Property Repair Specialists
At DALE Building Maintenance Ltd , we are specialists in property maintenance, insurance reinstatement, facilities management and construction services, delivering projects nationwide for insurers, loss adjusters, housing providers, commercial organisations and major corporate clients.
Due to continued growth within our Insurance Reinstatement Division, we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Schedule of Rates Analyst / Insurance Cost Consultant to join our team.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys analysing costs, preparing detailed scopes of works and working closely with insurers, loss adjusters, contractors and project teams to ensure projects are accurately costed, managed and delivered.
If you have strong building knowledge, understand Schedule of Rates pricing mechanisms and enjoy turning technical information into commercially accurate project forecasts, we'd love to hear from you. The Opportunity
You'll be at the heart of our insurance repair operation, responsible for analysing client Schedule of Rates, preparing repair scopes, pricing variations, managing final accounts and providing commercial support throughout the lifecycle of insurance reinstatement projects.
Working closely with Contracts Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Teams and Insurance Clients, you will play a key role in ensuring projects remain commercially viable, accurately priced and effectively managed.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator, quantity surveyor, insurance claims professional or Schedule of Rates specialist looking to join a growing and ambitious business. Key ResponsibilitiesSchedule of Rates Analysis
Analyse client Schedule of Rates and pricing frameworks
Interpret insurer and client pricing methodologies
Identify opportunities and risks within contract pricing structures
Ensure scopes of work are correctly aligned to client SORs
Scope Preparation
Produce detailed repair scopes from survey information, reports and site inspections
Interpret building defects and damage reports
Prepare comprehensive specifications for insurance reinstatement projects
Work closely with operational teams to develop accurate project scopes
Variations & Final Accounts
Identify and prepare variations throughout project delivery
Monitor changes against original scopes and budgets
Produce supporting documentation for variation submissions
Prepare and negotiate final accounts
Reconcile completed works against Schedule of Rates frameworks
Commercial & Financial Management
Produce project budgets and financial forecasts
Analyse project margins and profitability
Monitor costs against approved schedules
Support commercial reporting and performance analysis
Assist with tender reviews and pricing submissions
Stakeholder Management
Liaise with insurers, loss adjusters and surveyors
Support Contracts Managers and Operational Teams
Attend project review meetings where required
Provide technical and commercial advice to project stakeholders
What We're Looking ForEssential Requirements
Strong construction, building repair or property maintenance knowledge
Excellent understanding of Schedule of Rates pricing mechanisms
Experience preparing scopes of work and specifications
Experience managing variations and final accounts
Strong commercial awareness
Ability to interpret technical reports and survey information
Excellent numerical and analytical skills
Experience preparing project budgets and forecasts
Good understanding of insurance reinstatement projects
Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ideal Backgrounds
We would welcome applications from individuals with experience as:
Insurance Reinstatement Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
Schedule of Rates Specialist
Building Surveyor
Claims Surveyor
Estimator
Commercial Analyst
Cost Consultant
Contract Administrator
Project Surveyor
Why Join DALE? \Exciting and Varied Work
No two claims are the same. You'll work on a broad range of projects including:
Escape of Water Claims
Fire Damage Reinstatement
Impact Damage Repairs
Subsidence Repairs
Commercial Property Reinstatement
Residential Restoration Projects
Large Loss Insurance Claims
Career Development
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Cost Analyst (Contract) in Cowes employer: Dale Building Maintenance Ltd
Dale Building Maintenance Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, we provide our Restoration Technicians with excellent benefits, including a company vehicle, and opportunities to develop their skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment across South Wales and South West England.
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