Building Consultant

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Building Consultant to join a Subsidence Team, within an award-winning Subsidence Services Division of a Global Insurance business. There are opportunities in the Central South Coast, North West, North & West London and Home Counties areas.

The role is home based but working closely with other team members and service providers, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of domestic and commercial subsidence claims from notification to conclusion, dealing with diagnosis, mitigation and repairs. The service is provided either using digital technology for remote from site diagnosis and meetings throughout the UK, or on-site face to face diagnosis and visits in your local area.

You will have/will be:

• Have obtained or working towards chartered building professional qualification, e.g. MCIOB, MRICS, MICE and ideally an insurance qualification, e.g. CILA or CII

• A detailed knowledge of structural defects affecting buildings

• An ability to diagnose the cause of Subsidence or others damage to domestic and commercial buildings

• An understanding of how to mitigate against Subsidence damage continuing

• An understanding and knowledge of repair techniques to damaged buildings and their drainage, particularly in respect of subsidence damage

• Experience of insurance claims handling would be advantageous, but is not essential as training will be given

• The ability to be decisive in resolving matters, an appreciation of the importance of delivering outstanding customer service, excellent communication and empathy skills

• A good working knowledge of IT, most Microsoft packages and Apple apps and ability to operate both Windows and Apple hardware devices

• A knowledge of CDM and Party wall legislation

• The ability to work in a home-based role but closely with a remote team of support staff and other colleagues, undertake visits as required, as well as managing and planning your own workload whilst delivering professional advice to both claimants and insurers

Due to the nature of the role a full UK Driving Licence is required.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, car allowance and excellent benefits package.

To find out more about this rare opportunity please contact our Recruitment Team or click apply for immediate consideration.