Structural Warranty Construction Quality Assessor - Corporate & Commercial

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

At Howden - Corporate & Commercial, commercial insurance isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. We support our clients through the complex landscape of commercial risk. We understand the diverse needs of businesses from large corporates to emerging ventures, meticulously crafting bespoke solutions to empower businesses to navigate uncertainty and achieve unwavering growth. Our depth of commercial insurance expertise allows us to protect client’s assets and fuel their progress. When our clients prosper, we celebrate success with them; when challenges arise, we provide unwavering support.

Howden - Corporate & Commercial are on the hunt for a Construction Quality Assessor to join the team in Maidstone. You will be responsible for the review and quality assessment of construction projects through surveyor reporting. Assessors issue final approval on completed builds for coverage by structural warranty. They are also responsible for providing technical advice to clients and warranty surveyors.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to providing outstanding service to our clients. We promote personal and professional growth. This is a full-time, permanent positing working 3 days per week in our Maidstone office for a balanced work experience.

Overview:

• Monitoring surveyor output

• Reviewing and auditing surveys and reports

• Carry out desk-top audit and review of projects pre and mid construction

• Create internal and external reports for Underwriters/Insurers/Re-Insurers.

• Guide and train external surveyors on warranty requirements.

• Produce audit outcome documentation and distribute across various internal and external stakeholders

• Translate construction defects and issues into insurance risk

Knowledge:

• Construction knowledge and experience is required.

• A good understanding of the Building Regulations is required.

• An understanding of latent defect insurance / structural warranties is advantageous.

Skills:

• Interpersonal skills; having the ability to build client and stakeholder relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility.

• Communicate technical details and concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Work cohesively with cross functional internal teams.

• Analytical skills; the ability to think critically and solve problems.

• Ability to prioritise workload and maintain standards under pressure.

• Attention to detail and strong time-management skills.

• Commitment to self-development and learning.

• Good Microsoft Office and general IT skills.

Qualifications:

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).

• CABE (desirable)

• CIOB (desirable)

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent