Quantity Surveyor - Insurance/Claims Mrics Essential

A global brand within insurance services, who are a market leader on large scale loss adjustments within construction are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The purpose of this role is to assist the adjusting team in all aspects of damage and quantum assessment for the purposes of general loss adjusting and other consultancy assignments, in the UK and overseas. Would suit an articulate and forward thinking individual who has worked closely with construction lawyers and professional indemnity.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist loss adjusters in the function of surveying services on all claims and develop existing skills to assist with other areas of loss adjusting as required.

This will involve: -

- Receiving and acknowledging new notifications for surveying services from internal parties

-Undertaking site visits and meeting with Insurers, Reinsurers, Brokers, Claimants, Insureds and other interested parties worldwide, in conjunction with Loss Adjusters;

-Preparing detailed damage and quantum assessments for the purposes of reporting to Insurers/Reinsurers/Brokers and continuing to monitor through the lifecycle of the claim. Communicating regularly with all interested parties, calculating and approving interim payments, preparing interim reports and other communications;

• Calculating and agreeing settlement of claims, as well as preparing final reports.
• Assist in the development of the Professional Indemnity team and other staff in your field of expertise.
• To assist in the development and improvement of the professional services undertaken by the organisation, which will involve working closely with the Directors of the Professional Indemnity Team
• Developing working relationships with existing Clients;
• Helping to identify and plan approaches to new Clients;
• Assist others with their marketing functions;
• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of presentations to Clients.

Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years' experience of Quantity Surveying
• MRICS Qualified Essential (or CIOB)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Direct involvement of reporting internally and with external clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience of working with multiple clients/stakeholders
• Understanding/awareness of construction insurance

This role will require 1 day per week in the London offices