Senior Technical Surveyor (Subsidence)

🌍 Technical Subsidence Specialist – Join the Davies Team

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.

About Davies

with travel you will ideally be based around the London area with the freedom to manage your own workload while being part of a supportive, expert team.

Responsibilities

home‑based role

• 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.
• Davies Innovation Lab

Benefits

• Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities
• Environmental & Social
• Pennies To Heaven
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee volunteering programme
• 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

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