Description
We are seeking a skilled, motivated professional to join our specialist subsidence division as a Senior Technical Surveyor (Subsidence). As a home-based role with travel, you will ideally be based around the Leeds area with the freedom to manage your own workload while being part of a supportive, expert team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing complex subsidence investigations from first visit to final resolution
- Visiting damaged properties to assess structural, technical and insurance-related issues
- Designing and overseeing stabilisation schemes and repair strategies
- Producing high-quality technical reports, specifications and tender documents
- Interpreting geotechnical investigations and advising on foundation solutions
- Administering building contracts, valuations and variations
- Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, Planning, CDM and Party Wall legislation
- Working closely with policyholders, insurers, loss adjusters, contractors and local authorities
- Supporting and mentoring colleagues, and contributing to training delivery
- Maintaining accurate case records and meeting service level expectations
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Surveying or a related discipline
- Strong experience in subsidence investigation and building pathology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work independently
- A flexible mindset and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Solid understanding of buildings insurance, contract administration and construction law
- A full, clean UK driving licence
- Enthusiasm, professionalism and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service are essential.
Benefits:
- Career & Purpose: Davies Innovation Lab, Leadership training programme, Funding for professional qualifications, Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities
- Environmental & Social: The Davies Foundation, Local charity funding, Pennies To Heaven, Employee Resource Groups, Employee volunteering programme
- Financial Health: Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution, My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub, Life assurance: x4, Refer a Friend, Cycle to Work Scheme, Lease car salary sacrifice, Davies Incentive Plan, Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing: Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus, Discounts with 100's of UK retailers, EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline, 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years, Flexible working, Dress for your day, Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage, Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan