Job Description

In-House Surveyor

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Claims Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bolton

Description

Location: On-Site, Bolton

Full-Time: 40 hours per week

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey where people come first? At Davies, we believe that our success is a collective achievement.

Do you have on-site construction experience or Building Surveyor qualifications then we want to hear from you!

We believe that our success is a collective achievement.

Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:

Valued and Supported:

🤝 You’re not just an employee; you’re a vital contributor. We appreciate your unique skills and perspectives, and we’re committed to your growth.

📚 Learning Opportunities:

Develop your skills, earn professional qualifications, and thrive in a culture of continuous learning.

What will your day look like

• Engaging Communication: You’ll connect with customers, contractors, and insurer clients via phone, email, and written correspondence. Your friendly approach will make a difference!
• Claim Wizardry: Assess the overall validity of claims and create meticulous schedules of works. Imagine restoring properties to their original splendor!
• Repair Maestro: Utilize our in-house schedule of rates to update building repair scopes. You’ll evaluate contractor estimates like a seasoned pro.
• Negotiation: Picture yourself skilfully negotiating cash settlements for repairs with policyholders. You’ve got this!
• Contractor Choreographer: Manage panel contractors, ensuring repair schedules and costs dance harmoniously.
• Claims Whisperer: Settle claims under delegating authority. Your expertise will make a real impact.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Experience: Whether you’re a seasoned buildings insurance claims expert, have extensive trade experience, or hold the title of Graduate Building Surveyor, we welcome you!
• Communication Mastery: Your verbal and written skills will shine.
• Customer Service Extraordinaire: Deliver a high standard of service—our clients deserve the best.
• Positive Vibes: Bring that can-do attitude and flexibility. You’re a self-motivated team player!
• Attention to Detail: Spot problems like a detective and resolve them with precision.
• Thriving Spirit: Fast-paced, target-driven environments invigorate you.

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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