At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex insurance claims and oversee building repair projects.
- Company: Join a leading loss adjusting firm with over 40 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor peers and grow within a dynamic company.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the insurance industry while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Chartered Surveyor status preferred; project management experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
About Woodgate & Clark
Woodgate & Clark has been providing a loss adjusting service to the UK insurance market for over 40 years and is one of the UK’s leading loss adjusters, providing complete claims solutions to insurance providers operating in commercial, domestic, marine, and motor. The Company excels at the handling of specialist and non-standard claims. We are currently just under 400 team members across the UK and since 2015, Woodgate & Clark has been part of the Van Ameyde Group, Europe’s market leader in international claims management.
The Person
We are looking for a Chartered Surveyor/Project Manager to work in partnership with our Loss Adjusters across a mixed portfolio of commercial and major and complex material damage insurance claims and to Project Manage each claim requiring building repair works.
Responsibilities
- Preparing Bills of Quantities/Schedules of Work in line with initial instructions/claim information, including contract preparation and sign off
- Scope out CDM requirements for each project
- Ensuring cost/budget evaluation and cost control of each project
- Preparing interim valuations and Party Wall Notifications
- Collating certification of payments and ensuring key contract milestones within agreed timeframes and/or SLA’s
- Preparing response for information tender documentation and inviting tenders from suitable or identified vendors
- Analysing and reporting on tender returns for further evaluation
- Negotiating with Contractors on variations and costs
- Reporting to Clients with project updates and other parties with an interest in the claim e.g. Solicitors
- Supporting client facing meetings and presentations
- Mentoring and developing less experienced peers and colleagues
- You will be expected to carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required and notified to you by the Company
Skills and Experience
- Advanced knowledge and practical experience of Building Surveying, ideally in the Loss Adjusting arena
- Experienced in project management, tender preparation, and an expert in requirements for CDM
- Strong attention to detail, ability to interpret and present findings
- Ability to demonstrate an attention to detail and proactively analyse and resolve complex issues
- Ability to work as an individual and lead a team of professionals
- Handle and co-ordinate complaints and compliments
- Achievement of own performance targets
- Competent use of technology
- Experience of handling a variety of insurance claims lead subsidence, fire, flood, impact damage and other large building claims would be advantageous, but not essential
- Management experience desirable
Qualifications
Chartered Status is preferable - ARICS/MRICS/FRICS
Building Surveyor in London employer: Woodgate and Clark Limited
Woodgate & Clark is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and professional growth are at the forefront. With nearly 400 team members across the UK, employees benefit from a supportive culture that encourages mentorship and development, alongside competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Located within the thriving insurance sector, this role as a Building Surveyor provides the opportunity to engage with diverse and complex claims, making a meaningful impact in the industry.
Contact Details:
Woodgate and Clark Limited Recruitment Team
