Building Surveyor (Home Claims)

Company: Exchange Street Executive Search
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor for Cardiff / South Wales. You will mainly deal with home with values ranging from £50k to £5m in value.   The Role

  • Claim Evaluation: Review all information from clients and claim handlers and conduct detailed site visits to validate claims for policy coverage and scope.
  • 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.
  • Prior subsidence project management experience, perhaps.
  • Degree in Building Surveying (BSC Hons).
  • Ideally you will be MCIOB or MRICS 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: DC1064. For all other vacancies, take a look at our website – (url removed)….

Posted: July 29th, 2026