Building Consultant (Insurance Claims)

About the role

Crawford's CRD team, which sits in the Brisbane and Gold Coast offices, is looking for several experienced Building Consultants to advise clients on building repairs. As Building Consultant you are the first point of contact, giving technical guidance through thorough building inspections and turning those findings into detailed technical building reports. Candidates with insurance panel builder or estimator experience are welcome, as is a strong can-do attitude and willingness to grow in the building consultancy and insurance space.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect properties and buildings to identify defects, evaluate compliance and identify liabilities
• Carry out unbiased investigations for different types of clients
• Prepare written reports covering causes of failure, extent of loss and recommended remediation
• Produce detailed reports such as make-good, stage inspection, dilapidation and condition reports
• Give expert witness testimony in court when required
• Keep up to date with government legislation, standards and codes, and attend workshops and professional activities

Required profile

• At least 3 years of sound technical experience in building consultancy
• Registered building practitioner as engineer, building inspector, building surveyor, quantity surveyor or builder (commercial or domestic)
• Experience in commercial and domestic building, with knowledge of building regulations, codes and standards
• Previous experience documenting and leading a range of projects in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, and eligibility for a national police check

Required skills

• Excellent technical report writing, using Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to interpret complex technical issues and distill them into actionable solutions

What we offer

• Salary commensurate with skills and experience, with a performance bonus (up to 40% of salary under the CRD bonus scheme)
• Tools of the trade: company car or car allowance, mobile phone and laptop
• Professional membership paid by the company and support for professional development
• Hybrid working, typically 40% site visits and 60% office, with file closure in 3-4 weeks
• National team culture with opportunities for interstate and regional travel