Construction & Restoration Property Specialist

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at:

Chubb celebrates diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace. We support applications from all members of our community and equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

Your Role
To validate restoration and building quotes and cost estimates for small to medium properties across both residential and commercial projects for Property Claims. This role can be based in either North Sydney or Melbourne.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections as necessary to evaluate damage and confirm scopes of work and related costs.
• Analyze scopes of work to comprehend repair needs and methodologies.
• Collaborate with panel contractors to ensure repair expenses align with contracted rates.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and relevant Australian Standards.
• Possess experience in the construction process, including critical inspection milestones, permit requirements, and workplace health and safety (WHS) protocols.
• Customer Focus – Prioritize understanding and fulfilling customer needs by actively gathering information to ascertain the circumstances, issues, expectations, and requirements of internal and external clients.
• Organisational Management – Efficiently prioritize tasks and meet deadlines by effectively allocating time and resources, managing multiple assignments concurrently.
• Quality – Consistently deliver high-quality work with a focus on accuracy.
• Communication/Interpersonal Skills – Clearly and professionally convey information to both internal and external stakeholders, utilizing written and verbal communication skills effectively.
• Responsiveness – Promptly and professionally address requests for information, emails, and phone calls.
• Adaptability – Exhibit a willingness to embrace uncertainty, respond innovatively to changing conditions, acquire new skills, adapt methods, and remain flexible.
• Teamwork – Work collaboratively with others to achieve common team objectives; understand team dynamics, promote cooperation, contribute meaningfully, and actively listen and respond to others while fostering a respectful and trustworthy environment.

Your Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in construction estimating for residential and commercial properties.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously while navigating conflicting priorities.
• Experience engaging directly with policyholders, builders, building consultants, and trades/suppliers.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the construction lifecycle, including handover processes and WHS regulations.
• Proficient understanding of applicable building codes and Australian standards.
• Capacity to work independently.
• IT proficiency.Possession of a current builder's license or relevant building trade license.
  

We offer you the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and agile environment where continuous development is encouraged throughout your career, both locally and globally. We also offer a flexible working approach via our "My One Thing" initiative, education assistance, dress for your day every Friday, promotion of health and wellbeing (including discounted health insurance, daily breakfast and fresh fruit), and the option to enrol into the Chubb Limited discounted stock purchasing scheme.