Chartered Surveyor MRICS

Chartered Surveyor MRICS

Pearl Legal Claims are the market leader within the Property Claims sector and specialise in Cavity Wall and Housing Disrepair claims. We are the lead agent for a panel of large law firms who are well respected within their chosen field. Currently we provide over 300 reports a month which is due to increase. Due to organic growth we are looking to speak to MRICS Surveyors who are looking for a new challenge.

Positions can be offered on a full or part time basis either PAYE or contract day rate.

Role:

• Acting as an expert witness for our panel of law firms
• Part 35 client support demonstrating claim value, faulty workmanship and/or failure to comply with set regulations during construction and other works
• Performing building condition surveys and producing Part 35 compliant reports
• Producing written reports on the viability of a development project (Initial report) and Budgetary control, quality, progress, insurances, contracts and adherence to statutory procedures (Interim Reports)
• Agreeing and authorising interim valuations for release of funds
• Attending Q&A sessions set up by our law firms to advise on progress
• Court attendance where disputes cannot be agreed
• Costing remedial works

Essential skills

• Chartered Surveyor qualification to MRICS
• Practical understanding of construction with a bias towards residential post War builds
• Experience preparing and agreeing interim valuations and costs associated with remedial works
• Good practical knowledge of residential construction circa 1900 to 2000 across Stone and Red Brick properties
• Knowledge of cavity wall construction
• Car license as you will be required to travel to site

Desirable skills

• Experience of, or willing to train to be a Part 35 expert witness
• Previous experience within a similar role

What we can offer

Joining a hugely successful Claims Management company with very ambitious growth plans. Varied approach that could suit most lifestyles to include Permanent, Temporary, PAYE, Contract.

Day rate – £600 - £800

PAYE salary £60,000-£80,000 dependant on experience

Key skills - Yorkshire, Lancashire, North West, North East, M62 corridor, MRICS, Surveyor, Housing