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Major & Complex Loss - Surveyor - Midlands
Crawford & Company
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom["Full time"]
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Our Major and Complex Loss teams are at the heart of our business: Managing the
more technical and complex claims ranging from flood damage resulting in
Business Interruption to claims associated with catastrophic events. As a Major
and Complex Loss Surveyor, you’ll investigate and provide factual surveying
reports to our valued Clients and the Major Loss Team Leader within set SLA’s,
working in partnership to ensure all factual information is present.
This is a hybrid role and you will be expected to work in the office 2/3 days
per week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon receipt of instruction, you’ll investigate and report upon Major and
Complex Loss incidents that are subject of an insurance claim for and on behalf
of Insurers so as they may consider policy coverage, claim acceptance,
settlement and/or recovery. As with most claims of a high value or complex
nature, this will require site visits to investigate loss circumstances and
damage sustained.
Typically, you’ll work in partnership with Local Authorities, such as building
control, solicitors or emergency services in some extremes regarding liability
and prospective loss mitigation contractors. You’ll also liaise with repair
contactors regarding the scope and the works required and be the main point of
contact to ensure assessment and reporting of settlement options and
recommendations via the lead adjuster are communicated appropriately.
QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll ideally be a qualified Surveyor – MRICS, MCIOB or similar preferably with
a background in insurance or building reinstatement of damaged buildings. You’ll
also have/be:
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Building construction and Building
Regulations
• Up to date technical knowledge and experience with approved structural repair
methods, cost valuation and regulatory requirements
Computer literate with MS Office suite and embrace new technologies
• Willingness to travel to site investigations, with eh occasional overnight
stay if required
• The ability to influence key personnel as to give the product a competitive
edge
• Someone who can inspire others to deliver excellent service to differing
people, with differing expectations, in a range of commercial environments
• A sound understanding of financial aspects coupled with the ability to lead
others to achieving agreed targets.
• A high achiever, capable to presenting the product to its best advantage
• A desire to deliver excellent service
Crawford & Company is the world's largest publicly listed independent provider
of claims management and outsourcing solutions. For over 85 years, we've
combined global expertise, industry-leading technology, and a people-first
approach to help restore and enhance lives, businesses, and communities.
With more than 9,000 colleagues across 70+ countries, we're united by a shared
purpose and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. We
call this One Crawford.
In addition to compelling career opportunities that span countless fields and
disciplines, Crawford & Company also offers employees a competitive salary with
a strong benefits package and ongoing training and mentorship programs through
every stage of your career. To find out more about working at Crawford &
Company, take a look here.
[https://www.crawco.co.uk/about/careers/life-at-crawford]
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Crawford & Company we are committed to creating an inclusive work
environment. We don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion; we aim to infuse
it into everything we do – underpinning our strategy with three core elements:
Consciousness
Capability
Culture
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We are
committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring
process.
If you have an accommodation need, please email recruitment@crawco.co.uk as
soon as possible to make any reasonable adjustments.
So, what are you waiting for? Apply today, we’re looking forward to your
application.