Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co.

Risk Management Surveyor

Company

HSB

Location

Bromley , United Kingdom

Role: Risk Management Surveyor

Location: South East/ South West London

Department: MD Warranty Inspection Services (MDWIS)

Permanent

Job Purpose:

To provide site inspection and technical building and construction expertise relating to the risk management of construction sites registered for MDIS Warranty schemes.

Role & Responsibilities:

Duties of the post include, but are not limited to:

• Inspecting homes being constructed and / or converted, working closely with Developers and Builders to ensure as far as is reasonably possible the works are in accordance with the Technical Manual and Building Regulations.

• Effectively self manage, by forward planning own workload, to provide a responsive, helpful and professional service whilst maximising time spent on site.

• Recording inspection details on the data base and communicating comments to customers and colleagues.

• Ongoing liaison with Surveyors and Management on technical matters – to ensure that standards are being maintained and procedures adhered to.

• Ongoing liaison with Developers / Clients / Builders, offering technical advice and guidance.

• Provide advice to Line Manager on technical areas so that team members are fully informed when dealing with potential clients.

• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Part / Full member of professional organisation. RICS, CIOB, CABE or ICWCI preferred but not essential.

• Relevant BC experience, plan check and site inspection and relevant warranty, quality or defect resolution experience. Extensive experience of deferring construction methods, as well as experience of defect resolution issues.

• In depth technical knowledge and understanding of the Building Regulations and associated legislation. UK NI/Scotland/Wales

• A demonstrable understanding of latent defect risk management and the methods for mitigating claims.

• Requires basic understanding of general insurance principals and terminology desirable.

• Ability to undertake site inspections to assess both quality and the cause/effect of building defects.

• Commercial awareness and ability to work as part of a team.

• Ability to create not only good working relationships with other construction professionals but to be able to deal effectively with members of the public.

• The ability to meet deadlines and manage own workload within agreed parameters.

• Demonstrable ability to use own initiative.

• Ability to motivate self and influence others.

• Excellent Customer Services skills and experience of Relationship Management.

• Flexible in personal approach.

• Working knowledge of MS Outlook (email), MS Word, MS Excel

• Full Driving Licence for use in the UK.

• Ability to fulfil the mobility requirements of the RMS role, including (but not limited to) the ability to;

• Move around a site

• Climb ladders

• Work at height

• Drive reasonable distances

• Proficient in English communications (written and oral).

Work Abilities - Risk Management Surveyor (Qualified):

Understanding

• Up to 2 Storey House Inspection (Warranty & BC)

• 3 Storey House Inspection (Warranty & BC)

• 4 Storey House Inspection (Warranty & BC products) MDWIS looking at Warranty aspects (See also below)

• Basement Plan Appraisal

• Apartment inspection up to and including 4 storeys plus associated non residential useage (<11m FFL Top Storey) Warranty & BC products but Warranty aspects only

• Conversion/Refurb Project SRA (Regional) Warranty Only

• Conversion/Refurb Inspection - Warranty Only job

• Conversion/Refurb Project Inspection if Warranty & Building Control - For Warranty aspects only

Comprehensive

• Up to 2 Storey House Plan Appraisal/SRA (Regional scheme)

• Up to 2 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)

• 3 Storey House Plan Appraisal/SRA plus associated non residential useage e.g. MIDI (Regional scheme)

• 3 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)

• 4 Storey House Plan Appraisal/SRA (Regional Scheme) Warranty Only

• 4 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)

• 5 Storey House Inspection (Warranty Only)

• Basement Inspection

• Apartment inspection up to and including 4 storeys plus associated non residential useage (<11m FFL Top Storey) Warranty Only

• Quality Inspection Service (KN team only presently)

• Training Trades (Trade Talks, Tool Box talks) KN only