Subsidence Building Technician

Job description
Due growth an experienced Claims Technician is required to join a Subsidence Team where you will provide Technical Building claims Solutions and provide Technical Support to a team of Surveyors and a Claims Management Team.

Responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities will be to work as part of a remote working desk-based team to drive subsidence claims towards settlement and will include:
• Communicating with customers, contractors and insurer clients over the telephone, email and in writing
• Managing third party companies to achieve vegetation removal and drain repairs to mitigate the cause of subsidence damage
• Updating and creating building repair scopes using in-house schedule of rates
• Assessing contractor estimates
• Negotiating cash settlements for repairs with policyholders
• Managing panel contractors, controlling repair schedules and costs
• Settling claims under delegated authority

Skills And Experience Required
• Previous subsidence/buildings insurance claims experience OR extensive trade experience (5+ years) OR be a graduate building surveyor
• Demonstrate great communication and organisation skills
• Ability to demonstrate a high standard of customer service
• Computer literate, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced target driven environment
• Positive attitude and be a flexible, self-motivated team player
• Attention to detail and ability to assess and resolve problems and find solutions

Benefits
• Remote working
• up to £30k per annum
• 25 days holiday plus an excellent benefits package
• Company bonus scheme, training and career advancement