Development Subsidence Consultant

Crawford Legal Advokatfirma As; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Development Subsidence Consultant to manage buildings insurance claims. Responsibilities include training in building construction, diagnosing damage through site assessment, and preparing detailed reports for clients. Candidates should hold a relevant construction qualification and a full UK driving license, with a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Commitment to progress professionally up to Chartered status.
• Demonstrable experience within the insurance industry is also considered.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete a full training programme covering building construction, defect diagnosis, insurance principals, and policy liability matters.
• Diagnose damage through site visits or virtual visits/desktop assessments.
• Prepare reports for clients related to property damage and insurance matters.

Skills

Desire to learn about construction and insurance

Computer literacy with Microsoft packages

Decisive, 'can do' approach

Education

Relevant construction qualification (degree level preferred)

Job description

Development Subsidence Consultant

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As a Development Subsidence Consultant based within the field team, you’ll play a vital role in managing buildings insurance claims at properties where signs of subsidence have been reported to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Complete a full training programme covering building construction, defect diagnosis, insurance principals, and policy liability matters.
• Diagnose damage through site visits or virtual visits/desktop assessments, supported by appointed mentors.
• Prepare reports for clients related to property damage and insurance matters.
• Direct investigations to confirm causation of damage and necessary repairs.
• Receive support from internal claims handlers overseeing day‑to‑day claim management.
• Obtain Chartered membership of an appropriate institution (CIOB or RICS) and insurance qualifications from Cert CII/CILA to ACII/ACILA.

Qualifications

• A relevant construction qualification such as Building Surveying, Construction Management, Structural Engineering (degree level preferred).
• Demonstrable experience within the insurance industry is also considered.
• A desire to learn about construction and insurance.
• Commitment to progress professionally up to Chartered status.
• A decisive, ‘can do’ approach.
• Computer literate with most Microsoft packages.
• Full UK driving licence.