The Person
Our client is looking for a Chartered Surveyor/Project Manager to work in partnership with their 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
The responsibilities of the Building Surveyor include (though are not limited to):
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 Contactors 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


Qualifications
Chartered Status is preferable - ARICS/MRICS/FRICS