Davies
Senior Technical Surveyor ( Subsidence)
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Department: Claims Management
Location: Home United Kingdom
Description
🌍 Technical Subsidence Specialist – Join the Davies Team
Based ideally Leeds & Surrounding areas
Are you ready to take on some of the most technically challenging and rewarding subsidence claims in the industry? Davies is looking for a skilled, motivated professional to join our specialist subsidence division — someone who thrives on complex problem-solving, enjoys autonomy, and wants to make a real impact for clients and policyholders.
This is a home-based role with travel you will ideally be based around the Leeds area with the freedom to manage your own workload while being part of a supportive, expert team.
What will your day look like:
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be the technical lead on our more complex domestic and commercial subsidence claims, providing expert guidance to colleagues and clients. Your work will include:
- Managing complex subsidence investigations from first visit to final resolution
- Visiting damaged properties to assess structural, technical and insurance-related issues
- Designing and overseeing stabilisation schemes and repair strategies
- Producing high-quality technical reports, specifications and tender documents
- Interpreting geotechnical investigations and advising on foundation solutions
- Administering building contracts, valuations and variations
- Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, Planning, CDM and Party Wall legislation
- Working closely with policyholders, insurers, loss adjusters, contractors and local authorities
- Supporting and mentoring colleagues, and contributing to training delivery
- Maintaining accurate case records and meeting service level expectations
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You’ll also play a key role in strengthening client relationships and supporting other Davies divisions when needed.
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Knowledge and Abilities:
🎓 What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone with the technical depth and confidence to handle highly complex subsidence cases. You’ll ideally have:
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Surveying or a related discipline
- Strong experience in subsidence investigation and building pathology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work independently
- A flexible mindset and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Solid understanding of buildings insurance, contract administration and construction law
- A full, clean UK driving licence
- Enthusiasm, professionalism and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service are essential.
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Benefits
Career & Purpose
- Davies Innovation Lab
- Leadership training programme
- Funding for professional qualifications
- Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities
Environmental & Social
- The Davies Foundation
- Local charity funding
- Pennies To Heaven
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee volunteering programme
Financial Health
- Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
- My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
- Life assurance: x4
- Refer a Friend
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lease car salary sacrifice
- Davies Incentive Plan
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing
- Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
- Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
- EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
- 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
- Flexible working
- Dress for your day
- Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
- Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan
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