Mitigation Specialist

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Head of Mitigation, you will be responsible for providing Mitigation Specialist support to our Lead Adjusters. Whilst the role will be regional based on occasion you may be expected to assist outside of area. If of interest, there may also be opportunity to travel and assist in CAT work.

The Role:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Key liaison between McLarens adjusting staff and surveyors, insurers, brokers, policyholders, external consultants, and damage management practitioners
• Providing on site emergency mitigation advice and triage assessments to key stakeholders
• Assisting in identification of critical pathways and the development of recovery programmes
• Providing technical reporting and analysis to include moisture mapping and contamination profiling using a combination of qualitative and quantitative testing
• Facilitating impartial tenders and cost analysis on damage management projects to ensure best value is achieved within mitigation schemes
• Site based review of ongoing projects and review of damage management account information on completion
• Actively contribute towards McLarens’ business development programme
• Undertaking projects and other ad hoc work as required.

About you - Knowledge and Experience:

Successful candidates must be time served damage management practitioners ideally having a minimum of 15 years practical experience in the damage management industry and qualified to BDMA Senior Technician and CSCS Health & Safety.  They will have wide ranging knowledge of all aspects of damage management including mould remediation and structural and asset decontamination following fire, flood, explosion damage etc. They will have advanced knowledge of drying including the use of standard, high volume, desiccant, targeted and injection systems. They should also have experience of electromechanical restoration including ultrasonic and immersion cleaning and component drying, and of selective Ion electrode and ATP testing.  They will be able to demonstrate a focus on quality of delivery, communication and organisational skills and a proven capability in negotiation, decision making and problem-solving. They will be working in a team environment to tight deadlines and an ability to develop strong relationships both internally and externally is imperative.  

Due to the geographic coverage of the role, travel will be required.

Should you wish to apply, please submit your CV and supporting cover letter to hr.uk@mclarens.com

We look forward to hearing from you.

HR Team | McLarens