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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