Chartered Building Surveyor
Company: IPS Group Limited Salary: £55,000 to £80,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: London, EC3M 5JE Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Sept 2026 Closing date: 8 Oct 2026
Summary
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Read more employer: IPS Group Limited
Join a leading adjusting practice as a Liability Claims Handler and enjoy the benefits of fully remote working, structured training, and clear long-term career progression. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, this role offers you the opportunity to manage your own caseload while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic environment. Embrace a customer-focused approach and take your career to new heights in a well-established team dedicated to excellence.
