Hybrid Desk /Field Motor EngineerApplications throughout the UK considered - particularly Bristol, Exeter & Bournemouth AreasNew Opportunity Great TeamYou will be qualified to a minimum of I.A.E.A or ATA (VDA) standard with current or experience leading an engineering function for an insurer or independent firm. You will be able to value and negotiate repair costs; provide vehicle valuations; negotiate total loss settlements and have a detailed understanding of salvage categories and claims management.Experience of vehicle estimating systems such as Audatex, GT Motive or Glasss is essential for this opportunity. AQP qualification is preferred.What will your day look like:To produce high quality reportsAssess, value and negotiate repair costsProvide vehicle valuationsNegotiate total loss settlementsHave a detailed understanding of salvage categoriesClaims managementLiaise with Field planning team, repairers and customersSupport other members of the team as and when the need dictatesKnowledge and Abilities:Inspection scope extends from Cars to HGVS, Agricultural implements, and caravansResolve customer complaintsConsistency of damageEnsure instruction to reporting timescales remains within SLAsContribute to an engaging and collaborative working environmentAdapt to the constantly changing requirements of the department and the company and perform additional tasks as may be requiredStructured in your approach with effective time management and the ability to manage your workload, prioritising to ensure that deadlines are metGood attention to detail, analytical thinker, solutions focused and great at problem solvingThrives working in a fast paced and changing environment with the ability to work using own initiativeVerbal and written communication to an exceptional standardCapable of handling sensitive and confidential materialConfident negotiatorBenefitsCareer & PurposeDavies Innovation LabLeadership training programmeFunding for professional qualificationsThrive at Davies; learning opportunitiesEnvironmental & SocialThe Davies FoundationLocal charity fundingPennies To HeavenEmployee Resource GroupsEmployee volunteering programmeFinancial HealthPension, 5% employee and 5% employer contributionMy Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hubLife assurance: x4Refer a FriendCycle to Work SchemeLease car salary sacrificeDavies Incentive PlanEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payMental, Physical & Emotional WellbeingWellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focusDiscounts with 100's of UK retailersEAP; 24/7 confidential helpline25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 yearsDress for your dayInclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriageFlexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental planAbout DaviesWe are a specialist professional services and technology firm, working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated and global businesses.We help our clients to manage risk, operate their core business processes, transform and grow. We deliver professional services and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation & risk, customer experience, human capital, digital transformation & change management.Our global team of more than 8,000 professionals operate across ten countries, including the UK & the U.S. Over the past ten years Davies has grown its annual revenues more than 20-fold, investing heavily in research & development, innovation & automation, colleague development, and client service. Today the group serves more than 1,500 insurance, financial services, public sector, and other highly regulated clients.JBRP1_UKTJ