Building Engineering Consultant ( Home Based )

An opportunity for a chartered or incorporated civil or structural professional to apply their skills within the busy insurance sector. Our client is a leading national loss adjusting practice and a market leader within the property sector. The insurance loss adjusting industry employs a large number of construction and engineering professionals, providing diverse and well rewarded careers with strong professional development prospects.

You will be joining a team of engineering and building surveyors. Reporting to the regional manager, you will manage a portfolio of commercial and residential claims from notification through to completion. This will involve diagnosing issues affecting buildings, frequently subsidence related, prescribing the most suitable repair and mitigation measures, and ensuring work is carried out to the correct specifications. A team of field based surveyors will supervise the successful completion of works by appointed contractors. Working collaboratively, you will provide technical guidance through to the successful conclusion of each case. Their property division has a long established working from home culture supported by a capable IT department. You will be provided with a company configured laptop and iPad, enabling you to work easily with their integrated software systems.

• Profile Required: Incorporated or chartered with the ICE or IStructE. A consulting or contracting background within the building or civil engineering sectors. Knowledge of design or construction that includes site based supervision or survey and inspection work, ideally involving existing structures or buildings. Knowledge of CDM regulations and the ability to diagnose structural, drainage and building defects and prescribe appropriate mitigation methods. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to prepare clear, well written reports. Well developed organisational skills. A current driving licence is essential; a car or car allowance will be provided.