Building Surveyor

An established new home defect insurance provider are currently seeking a Building Surveyor with residential sector experience to join the team, covering the Yorkshire region. The permanent position is home-based, with a salary of up to £40,000 plus company car, private medical insurance and further benefits.

The successful surveyor will provide professional advice on all aspects of property and construction and will be primarily responsible for carrying out risk assessments on properties that have been registered by the company in order that they meet building regulations and all relevant standards.

Surveyor responsibilities:

• Inspecting existing properties and preparing condition survey reports
• Carrying out site inspections for 10 year structural warranty insurance cover on new build dwellings. Inspecting the dwellings at various stages during construction and liaising with builders on any technical issues or sub-standard/remedial works
• Inspecting properties and preparing claim validation reports and costings of remedial works for insurance purposes
• Assessing building defects and compiling expert reports for clients involved in contract disputes
• Investigating structural issues and rainwater ingress claims. Coordinating contractors/developers to eradicate structural issues and moisture ingress throughout buildings
• Identifying potential business leads and new sites for sales to follow up
• Assist other departments and areas when required

Surveyor requirements:

Essential

• Holds Building Surveying degree
• Experience of private residential construction from foundation level through to completion
• Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations
• IT literate and project management ability
• Ability to work on own initiative, managing their own diary and planning site visits
• Customer-focused surveyor
• Full driving licence

Desirable

• Initiated/ attained professional membership route via RICS or CIOB
• Previous experience within the structural warranty industry

Benefits:

• Salary of up to £40,000, dependent on experience
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension
• Income Protection Policy
• Death in Service Policy
• Company Mobile and Laptop

We aim to respond to suitable candidates within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, please feel free to contact us to receive feedback on your application and discuss your requirements.

Professional Technical is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.