Our client is currently seeking an experienced Building Surveyor for Reading / West London. You will mainly deal with properties affected by general perils (fire, flood, storm etc) but additional subsidence experience would be useful.The RoleClaim Evaluation: Review all information from clients and claim handlers and conduct detailed site visits to validate claims for policy coverage and scope.Customer Interaction: Communicate with policyholders to gather additional information and inform them of policy liability and scope decisions.Claim Validation: Use company tools to create repair schedules and validate variations requests based on policy terms. Be able to interpret policy wordings and apply insurer claims'' handling philosophies and guidelines.Project Management: Oversee the entire claim process, from damage assessment, validation, repair scoping / scheduling, fulfilment to final report submission.Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with company policies, procedures, and Health and Safety legislation.Contractor Management: Appoint relevant contractors (e.g., asbestos, drying and restoration specialists, building contractors, etc) and provide clear instructions from the outset of the claim.Skills / QualificationsRelevant Building Surveying / Loss Adjusting experience is desired.Prior subsidence project management experience, perhaps.Degree in Building Surveying (BSC Hons).Ideally you will be MCIOB or MRICS qualified, although this is not essential.Strong communication