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Quantity Surveyor (Property Services) Location: Gloucestershire Team: Property Services - Insurance & Disaster Recovery About the Role We are seeking a proactive and skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our busy Property Services division, specialising in the swift and professional delivery of property recovery and reinstatement solutions within the insurance marketplace. Our team responds rapidly to properties affected by impact, fire, flood and other insured perils, making them safe and facilitating high-quality reinstatement with minimal business interruption. As part of this role, you will work closely with insurers, loss adjusters and delivery partners to survey damaged structures, produce technical assessments and guide buildings safely from assessment through to recovery planning. The Role: Conduct detailed building and loss surveys on properties affected by insured perils (fire, flood, impact, etc.) Assess structural damage and make safe recommendations in line with best practice. Prepare professional, clear survey reports detailing scope of works and reinstatement recommendations to support insurance claims. Work collaboratively with insurers, loss adjusters, supply chain partners and internal teams to progress reinstatement strategies and follow-up work plans. Manage multiple survey assignments, prioritising health & safety, customer care and deadlines. About You: Essential: Background in building surveying, construction, general works or a related technical discipline. Experience undertaking property surveys, condition assessments, or reinstatement recommendations. Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder liaison skills. Ability to travel to site locations and manage field-based work. Full UK driving licence. Desirable: Membership of a professional body (e.g., MRICS / AssocRICS / MCIOB). Experience within insurance-related surveying or disaster recovery work. Familiarity with preparing costed schedules of works or use of client portal/scoping tools. Why Join Us? Opportunity to work on varied and challenging projects ranging from commercial buildings to critical facilities. Be part of an agile team delivering high-impact property recovery services across the region. Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional growth and continuing development. Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. For further information relating to this role, Please call or email Rhian Newman at (url removed) or (phone number removed)

This role provides high-level technical surveying and defect diagnosis to support a major housing association's maintenance division in delivering quality repairs across West London and surrounding regions. You will blend expert specification writing and project management with commercial oversight, ensuring budgets and contractors are managed effectively to enhance resident safety and satisfaction. Client Details One of the UK's most successful social enterprises and leading housing associations, managing a diverse portfolio of homes across London and the South East. Driven by a social mission, the organisation is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable homes and creating communities where people can thrive. As the Direct Maintenance (DM) division continues to evolve, they are seeking a technically proficient Building Surveyor to provide specialist support in repairs, maintenance, and defect management. This role is central to a commitment to resident safety and satisfaction, ensuring assets are maintained to the highest standards through rigorous technical oversight and collaborative project management. The organisation champions a culture of accountability and excellence, offering a supportive environment where surveyors can see the tangible impact of their work on residents' lives. Description Technical Inspections & Defect Management: Conduct detailed property surveys and specialist inspections to identify building defects, latent issues, and dilapidations, specifically managing damp and mould cases. Project Specification: Prepare robust technical specifications and itemised work orders using NHF Schedules of Rates (SORs) for tenders, insurance claims, and remedial works. Contract Management: Oversee works to completion, ensuring contractors adhere to quality standards, project timelines, and value-for-money principles. Financial Oversight: Manage delegated project budgets ranging from 5k to 100k, providing accurate cost projections and supporting the variation approval process. Collaborative Liaison: Partner with internal teams-including Housing Services, Development Aftercare, and Legal-to ensure a seamless repairs service across the West region. External Stakeholder Management: Act as a key point of contact for insurers, loss adjusters, and external consultants on complex claims, fire, flood, or theft-related works. Compliance & Risk: Ensure all works comply with statutory and regulatory provisions, maintaining a sharp focus on Health & Safety, lone working protocols, and fraud prevention. Disrepair Resolution: Support the management of legal disrepair claims, utilizing the Disrepair Protocol and addressing Councillor or MP enquiries through to resolution. Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate records within property databases to track contractor performance, complaints, and service outturns. Mentorship & Support: Provide expert technical advice to Maintenance Managers and Supervisors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and commercial awareness. Profile Experience: Extensive repairs surveying experience, ideally within a Housing Association or Local Authority environment, with a strong background in varied housing stock. Technical Knowledge: Excellent understanding of modern and traditional building construction methods and a proven ability to diagnose complex defects. Qualifications: HNC/HND in a related discipline or a degree in Building Surveying. Professional membership (MRICS or MCIOB) or CEng status is highly desirable. Regulatory Awareness: Strong understanding of contract law, housing law, and general Health & Safety practices. Commercial Acumen: Experience in monitoring financial budgets and delivering high-quality, efficient housing services through the use of NHF SORs. Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication and negotiation talents, capable of influencing stakeholders and managing resident expectations with empathy. Mindset: A problem-solver who takes ownership of tasks, manages conflict effectively, and thrives in an agile, site-based environment. IT Literacy: Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (specifically advanced Excel) and comfortable using complex property management databases. Job Offer Competitive Compensation: Salary up to 52,000 per annum plus an Essential Car User allowance of 1,300. Generous Benefits: An industry-leading pension plan (up to 12% total contribution), 28 days holiday, and a comprehensive health cash plan. Agile Working: A modern, flexible model with 20%-40% of time spent at the reporting hub or site, providing autonomy over your schedule. Professional Development: Significant commitment to CPD and a clear pathway for career progression within a large-scale, expanding organisation. Purpose-Driven Work: High-level responsibility where your technical expertise directly improves the health and security of diverse communities. Supportive Culture: Access to a collaborative ecosystem of in-house specialists, volunteering days, and a robust Employee Assistance Programme.

Well-established, successful Forensic Accounting Services Division of a major loss adjusting practice seeks further consolidation through the appointment of a Senior Manager in its South East operation. You will work closely with a quality team of major loss adjusters specialising in commercial losses all in excess of £100,000 and regularly over £1 million. You will provide technical guidance and support in respect of financial issues such as business interruption, loss of stock, increased cost of workings etc. The position is home-based but will require attendance at the our client's City office and travel throughout the South East as required. About you: Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified and experienced in either loss adjusting, claims preparation or general insurance claims to ensure that you can add value to our client's Forensic Accounting Services Division from the outset. You can live anywhere within South East and are likely to be in an environment where opportunities for personal progression are limited. Salary & Benefits: Basic salary likely to exceed £80,000 plus generous fee-related bonus, car/allowance, pension, private medical care and 26 days holiday.

Well-established, successful Forensic Accounting Services Division of a major loss adjusting practice seeks further consolidation through the appointment of a Senior Manager in its South East operation. You will work closely with a quality team of major loss adjusters specialising in commercial losses all in excess of £100,000 and regularly over £1 million. You will provide technical guidance and support in respect of financial issues such as business interruption, loss of stock, increased cost of workings etc. The position is home-based but will require attendance at the our client's City office and travel throughout the South East as required. About you: Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified and experienced in either loss adjusting, claims preparation or general insurance claims to ensure that you can add value to our client's Forensic Accounting Services Division from the outset. You can live anywhere within South East and are likely to be in an environment where opportunities for personal progression are limited. Salary & Benefits: Basic salary likely to exceed £80,000 plus generous fee-related bonus, car/allowance, pension, private medical care and 26 days holiday.

Well-established, successful Forensic Accounting Services Division of a major loss adjusting practice seeks further consolidation through the appointment of a Senior Manager to its Midlands operation. You will work closely with a quality team of major loss adjusters specialising in commercial losses all in excess of £100,000 and regularly over £1 million. You will provide technical guidance and support in respect of financial issues such as business interruption, loss of stock, increased cost of workings etc. The position is home-based but will require attendance at the regional centre in Birmingham and travel throughout the Midlands as required. About you: Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified and experienced in either loss adjusting, claims preparation or general insurance claims to ensure that you can add value to our client's Forensic Accounting Services Division from the outset. You can live anywhere within the Midlands and are likely to be in an environment where opportunities for personal progression are limited. Salary & Benefits: Basic salary likely to exceed £80,000 plus generous fee-related bonus, car/allowance, pension, private medical care and 26 days holiday.

Well-established, successful Forensic Accounting Services Division of a major loss adjusting practice seeks further consolidation through the appointment of a Senior Manager in its Scottish operation. You will work closely with a quality team of major loss adjusters specialising in commercial losses all in excess of £100,000 and regularly over £1 million. You will provide technical guidance and support in respect of financial issues such as business interruption, loss of stock, increased cost of workings, etc. The position is home-based but will require attendance at the regional centre in Glasgow and travel throughout Scotland as required. About you: Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified and experienced in either loss adjusting, claims preparation or general insurance claims to ensure that you can add value to our client's Forensic Accounting Services Division from the outset. You can live anywhere within Scotland and are likely to be in an environment where opportunities for personal progression are limited. Salary & Benefits: Basic salary likely to exceed £80,000 plus generous fee-related bonus, car/allowance, pension, private medical care and 26 days holiday.

Chartered Building Surveyor - MRICS You will work with a wide range of clients, managing their property portfolios, projects and transactions. You will be responsible for providing advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair and refurbishment. This will include work for our commercial, education, residential, leisure and health clients. Have the opportunity to develop specialisms within preferred service lines while gaining comprehensive experience across the discipline. You will take on increasing responsibility in project delivery, client management, and mentoring junior staff. Deliver a full range of core Building Surveying services, including: Ensure buildings conform to the latest building regulations and technical standards Taking particulars on site, writing up specifications, obtaining estimates, planning maintenance programmes and administering contracts for maintenance work Analyse and report on building defects Handling claims and negotiations with loss adjusters leading to the preparation of drawings and specifications for remedial work To succeed you will bring: Chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Proven experience as a Building Surveyor, preferably within a private consultancy. Strong knowledge of building regulations and construction processes. Excellent project management and communication skills. As a Chartered Building Surveyor, you will receive a salary £60,000 - £65,000 per year dependent on experience, together with a well-rounded benefits package including: Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Building Surveying professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Please call Jack James at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.

Property Loss Adjuster Reading Salary up to £65,000 + £6,000 car allowance An established and reputable loss adjusting practice is seeking an experienced Property Loss Adjuster to join its Reading based team. The role involves managing a portfolio of domestic and light commercial property claims from instruction through to settlement click apply for full job details

Due to expansion, out client is looking to recruit a Building Surveyor to project manage domestic and commercial perils and subsidence claims from start to finish. In this role, you ll be: Visiting the insured properties and assessing the extent and cause of the damage Preparing detailed reports and estimates of the repair or replacement costs Negotiating and agreeing the settlement of claims with the insured, insurers, and contractors Managing the claims process from start to finish, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and compliance with industry standards and regulations Working closely with other members of the claims team, such as claims handlers, loss adjusters, and engineers To be successful in this role, you will need: A minimum of 5 years of experience in domestic insurance perils claims surveying or a related field A relevant qualification, such as BSc Hons Building Surveying, MCIOB, Assoc / MRICS, (or working towards one) A good knowledge of building construction, materials, and repair techniques

Due to expansion, out client is looking to recruit a Building Surveyor to project manage domestic and commercial perils and subsidence claims from start to finish. In this role, you ll be: Visiting the insured properties and assessing the extent and cause of the damage Preparing detailed reports and estimates of the repair or replacement costs Negotiating and agreeing the settlement of claims with the insured, insurers, and contractors Managing the claims process from start to finish, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and compliance with industry standards and regulations Working closely with other members of the claims team, such as claims handlers, loss adjusters, and engineers To be successful in this role, you will need: A minimum of 5 years of experience in domestic insurance perils claims surveying or a related field A relevant qualification, such as BSc Hons Building Surveying, MCIOB, Assoc / MRICS, (or working towards one) A good knowledge of building construction, materials, and repair techniques