We’re looking for an experienced, detail driven residential Building Assessor who is passionate about delivering high quality work in a fast-paced, fulfilling and supportive environment.
About UBS:
With a proud history spanning over 26 years in the insurance building repairs domain, UBS stands as a trusted partner to some of Australia’s most distinguished insurance companies. We are the front line for people who have experienced loss and devastation, and our role is to make a complex process simple whilst supporting our customers through the rebuilding process. At UBS, our vision is rebuilding dreams by providing quality rebuilds at competitive costs.
About our Core Values:
At UBS we:
- are open and honest
- own our decisions
- are collaborative and solution focused
- embrace change
- are role models, our behaviours build strong relationship
About the role
We’re in search of an individual who can seamlessly integrate into our team as a Building Assessor. The role will cover the Mornington Peninsula and South Eastern suburbs. You’ll work closely with our insurance partners, providing accurate cost estimates and setting clear project timelines. With a strong focus on collaboration, our hands-on leadership team is here to support you every step of the way. The core of this position lies in taking ownership of reinstatement, rebuild, and refurbishment projects specifically to:
- Conduct on-road or desktop assessments for residential buildings insured by insurers, covering damages from weather events, floods, fires, malicious damage, impacts, and escape of liquid.
- Utilise photos and videos to assess damages, estimate repair costs, and draft comprehensive reports for clients, including findings on claims, pre-existing damage, builder faults, and maintenance issues.
- Quantify repairs and determine the optimal repair method.
- Assess liability on behalf of insurers as authorised.
- Accurately identify and detail building construction materials
- Identify any areas of non-compliance with Australian Standards.
- Collaborate with specialist trades to investigate and report on the cause of damage.
About you
- Minimum two years’ experience in residential insurance space
- Strong building knowledge and virtual assessment expertise
- Delivers detailed claim assessments and cost-effective scopes
- Confident interpreting policy, building codes, and standards
- Tech-savvy with proficiency in desktop and mobile applications
- Takes ownership of workplace safety and leads by example
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are a must
- Ability to juggle competing priorities, with an ability to influence outcomes in a positive and professional way.
Requirements
- Clear National Police Check
- Drivers Licence
- Working with Children Check
- Construction Induction Card
- Trade Qualifications
What we offer:
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to play a key role in business growth and improvement
- Long-term career development opportunities
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.
If this sounds like you, Apply Now!
