Vehicle Damage Assessor Remote/Hybrid £30,000 £40,000 DOE Excellent BenefitsPermanent Opportunity- Monday to Friday Our client, a specialist within automotive services, is looking for an experienced VDA to join their desktop engineering team. This is a great opportunity to join a company with a strong reputation for technical excellence and a genuine commitment to the development of its people.The OpportunityThis is a pure desktop role, so no site visits or field work - you''ll be assessing damage, making engineering decisions, and managing costs entirely remotely. The case-load is varied, covering a broad range of vehicle types, and you''ll be expected to bring both technical rigour and solid commercial awareness to every decision you make.Day to Day Assessing vehicle damage via images, estimates and engineering reportsMaking repair vs. total loss determinations using your own engineering judgementEstablishing repair methods in line with manufacturer and Thatcham standardsReviewing and challenging estimates Authorising repairs within agreed SLA timelinesConducting vehicle valuations and assigning salvage categories in line with the ABI Code of PracticeNegotiating costs and settlements with repairers and other stakeholders About You Proven experience in motor engineering - desktop experience preferred but not essentialHands-on knowledge of estimating platformsSolid understanding of Thatcham methodology and manufacturer repair standardsCommercially aware with a focus on cost