Building Surveyor Subsidence

  • Exchange Street Claims & Financial Services
  • Feb 25, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to deal with subsidence claims operating throughout the Birmingham / West Midlands region. The Role
  • Claim Evaluation: Review all information from clients and claim handlers and conduct detailed site visits to validate claims for policy coverage, determine defect causation and scope of damage.
  • Customer Interaction: Communicate with policyholders to gather additional information and inform them of policy liability and scope decisions.
  • Claim Validation: Use company tools to create repair schedules and validate variations requests based on policy terms. Be able to interpret policy wordings and apply insurer claims' handling philosophies and guidelines
  • Project Management: Oversee the entire claim process, from damage assessment, validation, repair scoping / scheduling, fulfilment to final report submission.
  • Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety legislation.
  • Contractor Management: Appoint relevant contractors (e.g., asbestos, drying and restoration specialists, building contractors, etc) and provide clear instructions from the outset of the claim.
Skills / Qualifications
  • Relevant technical / Loss Adjusting experience is desired.
  • Experienced in project management, tender preparation and an expert in the requirements for CDM.
  • Degree in Building Surveying (BSC Hons).
  • Ideally you will be MRICS, C.Build.E or AMIStructE qualified, although this is not essential.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent customer service, organizational & communication skills.

Interested applicants should apply online or forward their CVs to Dave Clements at Exchange Street Claims Job Ref: DC1011. For all other vacancies, take a look at our website - exchange-street.co.uk