Building Surveyor Subsidence)

  • Exchange Street Executive Search
  • City, Manchester
  • Mar 19, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to deal with subsidence claims operating throughout the North West.

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 (phone number removed), (url removed), Job Ref: DC1010. For all other vacancies, take a look at our website - (url removed)