IPS Group Limited

Chartered Building Surveyor

London EC3M 5JE

Key information

Pay
£55,000 to £80,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
9 Sep 2026
Closing date
8 Oct 2026

About this role

Chartered Building Surveyor

Home Based

Up to £80,000 + package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor to join a well-established Claims and Risk Management business and play a key role in the continued growth of its Surveying Services division.

The business has an established reputation for delivering high-quality solutions across domestic and commercial property claims, with particular expertise across property, subsidence, liability and high net worth claims.

The Role

As a Chartered Building Surveyor, you will assess and evaluate property damage claims, providing technical expertise throughout the claims process.

Your responsibilities will include

  • Carrying out property surveys, inspections and investigations to assess damage and establish the scope of works.
  • Preparing detailed reports, repair recommendations and budget replacement costs.
  • Producing schedules of works, tender documentation and undertaking tender analysis.
  • Managing pre and post-contract administration.
  • Working closely with loss adjusters, claims handlers, insurers and other stakeholders.
  • Investigating the cause and circumstances of property damage.
  • Reviewing policies and coverage to ensure claims are handled in line with policy terms.
  • Acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015 where required.
  • Undertaking Party Wall Surveyor duties.
  • Reviewing and negotiating repair costs, invoices and third-party scopes of work.
  • Supporting claim settlements and undertaking schedules of reduction.
  • Providing technical guidance to policyholders and other stakeholders.
  • Maintaining accurate records and providing expert support for legal proceedings where required.

About You

You will be an experienced Chartered Surveyor with a strong background in building surveying and ideally experience within insurance, loss adjusting or claims.

You will have

  • MRICS or equivalent Chartered status.
  • Strong knowledge of building surveying, construction methods and property damage.
  • Experience surveying both domestic and commercial properties.
  • Knowledge of insurance claims and policy coverage.
  • Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • The ability to work autonomously while managing multiple claims and assignments.
  • A proactive approach to meeting KPIs and SLAs.
  • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to claim sites.

The Package

  • Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience.
  • Company car or car allowance.
  • Discretionary fee and company performance-related bonus.
  • 25 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days with long service, plus your birthday.
  • 5% contributory pension.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Enhanced family and sick pay.
  • Electric vehicle scheme.
  • GP service.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Holiday purchase scheme.
  • Long service rewards.
  • Excellent career development and progression opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor looking to develop their career within a growing specialist claims and surveying environment, with the autonomy of a home-based position.