Burton Recruitment Limited
Subsidence Specialist
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Our client, one of the UK's leading loss adjusting organisations, is looking for a technically competent Civil or Structural Engineer to join their Subsidence team as a Surveyor/Engineer, reporting to the Head of Subsidence. This is a remote role, working across a varied caseload of subsidence and property-related claims and providing expert technical input to support liability and settlement decisions.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys getting to the root of complex claims, producing clear, well-structured reports, and working closely with adjusters, clients and other technical specialists as part of a wider loss adjusting team.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle subsidence claims and provide technical support to Adjusters within your area of specialism
- Investigate and manage claims, carrying out site visits and preparing case management plans
- Prepare detailed reports covering policy analysis, liability, quantum and future actions
- Instruct and control other technical specialists as required
- Communicate regularly with all interested parties, including calculating and approving interim payments
- Calculate and agree claim settlements, preparing specialist and final reports
- Maintain accurate files and records, keeping up to date with relevant technical and legal developments
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, escalating any concerns appropriately
- Recommend and review repair and mitigation solutions, including underpinning, drainage works and vegetation management
- Provide expert technical input on causation, including support for litigation, complaints, recoveries or repudiation decisions
- Support wider business transition projects as required
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Skills and Experience
- Strong technical and analytical capability, able to undertake complex analysis with sound decision-making skills
- Clear, confident communicator with a customer-focused, service-oriented approach
- Well organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy, target-based workload
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team
- Flexible, professional and adaptable, with a proactive approach to quality standards and SLAs
- Willingness to travel throughout the UK regularly
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Qualifications
- Professionally qualified Civil or Structural Engineer, chartered or working towards chartership
- Relevant technical experience in civil/structural engineering, claims investigation or a related environment
- ACII and/or ACILA qualifications advantageous
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, specialist loss adjusting business with a strong reputation in the market, offering remote working and genuine scope to develop your career.
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