Subsidence Consultant

About the role

We are seeking a Subsidence Consultant to join a national loss adjusting organisation. Working remotely, you will manage a varied caseload of domestic and commercial subsidence claims, ensuring service level agreements are consistently met.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, validate, settle or decline subsidence claims within delegated authority.
• Diagnose structural defects and identify causes of damage using evidence supplied by surveyors, suppliers and other specialists.
• Apply sound technical reasoning and insurance liability principles to each case.
• Maintain accurate records and meet all agreed service level targets.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather necessary information.

Required profile

• Recognised professional building qualification (e.g., MICE, MRICS, MCIOB, MIStructE, MCABE) or active progression towards one.
• Strong technical knowledge of structural defects and subsidence‑related issues.
• Ability to diagnose building damage remotely using supplied evidence.
• Experience within the insurance industry with a solid understanding of liability considerations.
• Confident negotiation and influencing skills to gain agreement from multiple stakeholders.

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of structural defects and subsidence assessment.
• Claim assessment, validation and settlement within insurance frameworks.
• Remote diagnosis of building damage using provided documentation.

What we offer

• Salary up to £60,000 per year.
• Pension scheme and death‑in‑service benefit.
• 25 days of annual holiday.
• Fully remote working arrangement.