Regional Technical Manager
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Regional Technical Manager North & South UK Location: Remote 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday Why would you join Davies? At Davies people are at the heart of all we do, our values state that we succeed together, and it is this, that makes the business a great place to work! You will be valued and supported and receive excellent benefits including but not limited to:
- Reward platform – discounts for over 800 retailers
- 25 days holiday (rising with service plus option to purchase up to 5 extra days a year!)
- Development, training, and professional qualifications
- Training will be provided which will be specific and pertinent to the role but will require some
- knowledge, understanding and capability in the following areas:
- Identifying causes of damage and construction defects, assessing repair requirements,
- scheduling necessary building repair works.
- Investigation and resolution of subsidence and general perils insurance claims.
- Instruction of temporary or emergency works to make damaged buildings safe.
- Building pathology including asbestos and damp problems.
- Understanding of buildings insurance policies and insurance law
- Professional report writing and other general correspondence, including consultation reports.
- Specification of site investigations and interpretation of geotechnical reports.
- Building construction and foundation systems.
- Obtaining competitive tenders, tender assessment and recommendations.
- Local Authority Planning & Building Regulations.
- Health & Safety Legislation & CDM Regulations
- Party Wall etc Act.
- Administration of building contracts and related contract law.
- Project management of building works onsite, valuing and authorising contractual payments and agreeing variations.
- Experience of cost control and financial awareness.
- Computer Literate – particularly MS Office Package
- To understand, implement and comply with company procedures and policies, and actively promote the principle of treating customers fairly.
- To liaise with clients, policyholders, local authorities, third parties, claims handlers and other work colleagues as required.
- To maintain and update accurate records on the company claims management IT system.
- To proactively work on own initiative and manage a portfolio of work within a regional area and assist in other areas as and when required.
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