Reinstatement Valuations Surveyor in Gloucester

Overview

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share and full-time basis

Location: Home-based

Closing Date: 29th October 2025

We have an opportunity for a Building Surveyor, specialising in Reinstatement Valuations and Cost assessments to join our diverse, passionate and thought leading team. This is a fantastically diverse and rewarding role which will involve providing assessments of building reinstatement costs for insurance purposes in accordance with the relevant building regulations to a range of public sector and commercial clients.

We are looking for a candidate who has a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in reinstatement surveying and is looking to grow and develop their personal skills and knowledge in a fast paced, energetic and dynamic organisation. The role is home-based but with flexibility to attend any office if preferred.

Zurich Resilience Solutions is pivotal to supporting our customers internally and externally, with market leading risk management solutions which include onsite assessment, desktop assessment, account management, thought leadership advice and much more.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

• Travel on average 2-3 days per week to customer premises to undertake physical on-site reinstatement cost assessment in accordance with RICS standards
• Reviewing internal data sources and open-source data to conduct desktop reinstatement cost assessments
• Preparing and presenting customer property reports to support business cases, including statements of need with accurate measurements, sites and premises
• Travel to customer premises to undertake physical site inspections
• Contribute to thought leadership and technical insight delivered to customers and key business partners both in the commercial and residential sector

What are we looking for?

• Assoc RICS / MRICS Qualification
• Consultative approach with the ability to recognising opportunities to generate revenue
• Self-motivated and able to manage own diary whilst collaborating with the wider team
• Demonstrating strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Experience in working to key customer deadlines whilst maintaining high standards of work
• Pro-actively takes ownership of responsibilities, manages time efficiently and adapts to changing priorities
• Excellent presentation and customer engagement skills; experienced at influencing and negotiation
• Build trusted relationships and promote collaborative teamwork, seeking diverse perspectives from internal and external partners
• A full UK driving licence.

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Follow the link for more information about our benefits - Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK

Who we are

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you\'re interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed totreating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support.We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity.Our charitable arm,Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.