Works Manager

Ferris UK Ltd are seeking an experienced Works Manager The position will involve attending policyholder properties that have been damaged and creating a report (following a prescribed template) assessing the validity of the claim along with the creation of a scope of work to rectify identified insured damage, along with any additional recommendations to insurers. Scheduling trades with a level of fine control over day to day activities

The Role- Works Manager will include:

This role is within a rapidly growing construction company, servicing domestic buildings insurance claims. The company is a vibrant workplace with a helpful and friendly culture. Experience within property maintenance is valued.
The role will include attending policyholder's properties that have notified their insurer of a potential insurance claim. Surveying and assessing the cause of damage and validity of the claim. Creation of a detailed report for client review (prescribed template)Creation of a costed schedule of works (Using Xactimate)
. Submission of Variation Orders (VO’s)
Liaising directly with Loss Adjusters, Claims Handlers, Clients and Policyholders, Scheduling trades with a level of fine control over day to day activities. The role will involve travel within a 70 Mile (approx.) radius of Redditch.

Responsibilities include:
Creation of schedule of reinstatement works associated with the insured peril (using our scoping platform)Managing a portfolio of work along with customer expectations. Ensuring surveys are completed in a timely manner as per the Service Level Agreement (SLA)Liaising with the appointed loss adjusters and claims handlers throughout the claim. Scheduling trades with a level of fine control over day to day activities

Experience needed- Works Manager

• Experience with Xactimate is advantageous but not essential
• Experience surveying for a contractor is advantageous but not essential
• Small works management
• Experience in property maintenance
• Good organisational skills and understanding of MS Office.
• A strong focus on customer service
• Must reside in the West Midlands area

The Package:

• Personal development 23+ days holiday plus statutory holidays (increasing annually)
• Statutory Pension
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pool car/car allowance
• Social Activities
• Additional Days holiday accruement
• Company – IT / Surveying equipment
• Work related training courses & qualifications.
• Personal progression actively encouraged & assisted.

We are an equal opportunities employer.