Job Description

We’re looking for individuals who share our passion and want to play a part in shaping our future. Being a Davies person means being part of our exciting journey.

Our culture is the foundation of who we are. We don’t do “business as usual”! We’re set apart by our Disruptive Thinking, our unique “Innovation Lab” programmes, and a solid Corporate Social Responsibility.

As we continue to grow and diversify it’s crucial to us that all Davies colleagues stay true to our “Big IDEA”: to Inspire, Deliver, Empower and Aspire. These values remain the cornerstone of what we do, and are especially important for those who represent Davies out in the field.

Joining Davies as our latest Building Surveyor means that you'll be providing professional subsidence and surveying services in connection with domestic and commercial buildings insurance claims. So, you’ll need to be educated to degree level in an appropriate discipline, e.g. Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Surveying, or similar and have a full UK driving licence (company car provided).

It’s a busy role, with a broad range of responsibilities, but the fundamentals include:

A willingness to travel within the UK and flexibility in working arrangements to meet business requirements
Visiting damaged properties to assess technical and insurance aspects required to resolve insurance claims and to reinstate damaged buildings
To proactively work on own initiative and manage a portfolio of work within a regional area and assist in other areas as and when required
To liaise with clients, policyholders, local authorities, third parties, claims handlers and other work colleagues as required

Training will be provided which will be specific and pertinent to the role but will require knowledge, understanding and capability in the following areas:

Identifying causes of damage and construction defects, assessing repair requirements
Investigation and resolution of subsidence and general perils insurance claims
Instruction of temporary or emergency works to make damaged buildings safe
Building pathology including asbestos and damp problems
Understanding of buildings insurance policies and insurance law
Specification of site investigations and interpretation of geotechnical reports
Building construction and foundation systems
Local Authority Planning & Building Regulations
Health & Safety Legislation & CDM Regulations, Party Wall etc Act
Administration of building contracts and related contract law
Project management of building works onsite, valuing and authorising contractual payments and agreeing variations

You’ll enjoy benefits such as above-statutory holidays, pension, life assurance, travel loans, access to training and professional qualifications, Corporate Social Responsibility events, Innovation Lab programmes, Davies Incentive Programme, Employee Assistance Programme, and other wellbeing services such as Headspace app membership…. And much more!

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities