Development Subsidence Consultant

As a Development Subsidence Consultant based within the field team, you’ll play a vital role in managing buildings insurance claims at properties where signs of subsidence have been reported to our clients.  

The Development role includes a full training programme taking in all aspects of the job from building construction and defects diagnosis through to insurance principals and policy liability matters.

As your training progresses, you’ll be able to diagnose damage through either site visits or virtual visits / desktop assessments, all with backup support from your appointed mentors. 

You’ll prepare reports for our clients relating to the property damage and insurance related matters, and direct the necessary investigations in order to confirm causation of damage and the necessary repairs.

You’ll also be supported by our internal claims handlers who oversee the day-to-day management of the claims.

Full support and funding is also provided for you to achieve Chartered membership of an appropriate institution such as CIOB or RICS.  Support is also provided for you to gain insurance qualifications from Cert CII / Cert CILA all the way up to Chartered status (ACILA or ACII).

We’re looking for someone with a relevant construction qualification such as Building Surveying, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, ideally (but not necessarily) at degree level. Alternatively, someone with demonstrable experience within the insurance industry will also be considered for the role. You’ll also have/be: 

•            A desire to learn about construction and insurance.

•            Commitment to progress with your professional qualifications up to Chartered status.

•            Able to demonstrate a decisive and ‘can do’ approach.

•            Computer literate with most Microsoft packages.

•            Full UK Driving License.