Senior Technical Surveyor ( Subsidence)

🌍 Technical Subsidence Specialist – Join the Davies Team

Based ideally Leeds & Surrounding areas

Are you ready to take on some of the most technically challenging and rewarding subsidence claims in the industry?

Davies is looking for a skilled, motivated professional to join our specialist subsidence division — someone who thrives on complex problem‑solving, enjoys autonomy, and wants to make a real impact for clients and policyholders.

This is a home‑based role with travel you will ideally be based around the Leeds area with the freedom to manage your own workload while being part of a supportive, expert team.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be the technical lead on our more complex domestic and commercial subsidence claims, providing expert guidance to colleagues and clients. Your work will include:
• Managing complex subsidence investigations from first visit to final resolution
• Visiting damaged properties to assess structural, technical and insurance‑related issues

Designing and overseeing stabilisation schemes and repair strategies

• Producing high‑quality technical reports, specifications and tender documents
• Interpreting geotechnical investigations and advising on foundation solutions

Administering building contracts, valuations and variations

• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, Planning, CDM and Party Wall legislation
• Working closely with policyholders, insurers, loss adjusters, contractors and local authorities
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues, and contributing to training delivery
• Maintaining accurate case records and meeting service level expectations
• You’ll also play a key role in strengthening client relationships and supporting other Davies divisions when needed.

Requirements

• We’re looking for someone with the technical depth and confidence to handle highly complex subsidence cases. You’ll ideally have:
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Surveying or a related discipline
• Strong experience in subsidence investigation and building pathology

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work independently
• A flexible mindset and the resilience to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Solid understanding of buildings insurance, contract administration and construction law
• A full, clean UK driving licence
• Enthusiasm, professionalism and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service are essential.

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