Building Insurance Surveyor - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Building Repair Solutions

Building Repair Solutions
Building Repair Solutions
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
Building Repair Solutions (BRS) Ltd is an expanding business providing building repairs to domestic properties in the Insurance market.

With offices in Essex, the Midlands, Scotland and the North East, the last few years have seen steady growth leading to us opening a new office covering London West.


We're looking for an experienced surveyor to assess and validate domestic building insurance claims to cover the NE, TD, SR, DH postcodes and surrounding areas.

You will also provide technical support to the office-based validation team and claim handlers.


You will agree the most cost-effective repair methods for the job in question and anticipate any potential issues in-order that these are highlighted at the outset, keeping the Policyholders informed as to the insurer's stance and helping to manage their expectations.

Where necessary, you will liaise with our repair partners regarding the work specification and other relevant matters.


You will preferably have experience of working in people's homes and be empathetic to their situation, whether a claim is covered under their policy or declined.


Experience


The ideal applicant will have a flexible approach to work and a background in the Buildings Insurance Industry, specifically the contractor management & building repair network side of the process.

A broad knowledge of domestic Buildings Insurance policies is essential, as is a good technical knowledge of building & reinstatement practices, costing & scheduling procedures and the correct applicant will have extensive experience in carrying out site surveys.


Qualifications / Experience Requirements
Relevant experience within Insurance industry


Main Job Responsibilities / Functions

  • Attend site and carry out site survey, gather all necessary information on the Building and Contents loss, take samples and moisture readings.
  • Evaluate information gathered from site survey and make a liability decision based on circumstances and policy cover.
  • Prepare accurate reinstatement schedule in line with policy cover, along with any drying costs, and identify/discuss potential issues/conflicts with Policyholder at the outset, for Policyholder and repair contractor's benefit.
  • Prepare report and submit to insurer.
  • Handle any amendments to the original schedule if required, validating in line with policy cover and explaining increase in costs to Insurer.
  • Assist other members of the office team as necessary and provide technical support to the claims handlers.
  • Re attend site for meetings on larger/complex or customer driven claims, complaints & audits.
  • Undertake other tasks as requested by company management.

Salary:
Negotiable + car allowance depending on experience.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From £35,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

  • How many years experience do you have as a Building Surveyor?

Work Location:
On the road
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