Claim Surveyor - Structural Claims - Building Safety Unit

  • Division
    Group Support Centre
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
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What you'll be doing?

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual, with construction claims experience, to provide claim support and join a well-established Building Safety Unit to progress the portfolio of developments requiring remediation and associated financial recovery.   

Reporting to the BSU Head of Claims/Commercial Director, the Claim Surveyor will be expected to:

Identification and findings.

  • The collation of information in conjunction with the Barratt BSU and Divisional Technical teams.
  • Preparation of claim briefing notes and reports, in conjunction with in-house and external legal consultants.
  • Preparation and issue of notices and external letters to senior leaders of recovery targets.
  • Preparation of claim briefings/strategies reports.
  • Liaison with BSU and divisional technical and commercial teams to prepare and collate quantum claims.
  • Feed into the negotiation and dispute resolution with responsible entities.
  • Production of settlement agreements in conjunction with in-house and external legal consultants.
  • Monitoring progress and providing regular updates to BSU Head of Claims and BSU Senior Leaders.
  • Attend all project and team meetings as required, and present adhoc updates concerning recoveries.
  • Complete any other duties as reasonably required by the BSU Head of Claims or Commercial Director.
  • Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with Group IT systems.

To be successful in this role we are looking for:

  •  MRICS / FRICS accredited. 
  • LLM / CIARB desirable.
  • Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card desirable.
  • Quantum claim recovery experience.
  • Understanding of the Building Regulations.
  • Ability to interpret the law and build recovery arguments. 
  • Excellent ability to work within a team including all disciplines. (technical, commercial, legal).
  • Excellent written/oral communication skills with an ability to interact at all levels of the organisation.
  • Ability to work at pace to execute business objectives.
  • Experience in the preparation of financial claims.
  • Excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of triage packs, letters.
  • Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards.
  • Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within a business environment.
  • Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to contribute towards the resolution of disputes and problems.
  • Able to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projects.
  • Team player, and supportive of colleagues.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates.  We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Competitive Bonus Scheme
  • Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
  • Company Car or Cash Allowance
  • Annual Medical Health Assessment
  • 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Division: Group Support Centre
Location: Nationwide
Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 16 September 2025
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Any questions?

Our benefits are fit to measure

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

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Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

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Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

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Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

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Financial benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

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Lifestyle benefits

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

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So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Group Support Centre

Barratt Redrow PLC is the nation’s leading housebuilder, creating great new places to live throughout Britain.

Our business is acquiring land, obtaining planning consents and building the highest quality homes in places people aspire to live. This is supported by our expertise in land, design, construction and sales and marketing.

Our purpose is to make sustainable living a reality, building strong communities.

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Where you’ll be
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Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

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Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

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We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

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Claim Surveyor - Structural Claims - Building Safety Unit

  • Division
    Group Support Centre
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
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