Kurt Thomas
Yate
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with strong surveying and reporting skills particularly within the area of RCA surveying. Focused on accuracy, organisation and planning for neat and orderly work processes. Skilled in collecting, presenting and manipulating complex technical information to produce clear visual reports. Motivated person with a passion to achieve maximum accuracy, scrutinising discrepancies and unreliable data to guarantee a reliable finished product.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
RCA Surveyor
Paradigm Consulting
03 2025 - Current
- Arrange site visits with property managers for the purpose of Reinstatement Cost Assessments.
- Produce detailed reports on a variety of Residential, Commercial and Industrial properties.
- Cross check manual site measurements with digital mapping tools to provide an accurate build cost employing the BCIS platform.
- Presented findings and provide information to clients utilising the Indigo platform.
- Ensure reports are completed accurately and on time within service level agreements.
Surveyor
SML Group Ltd
08 2023 - 03 2025
- Gathered data on property damage utilising a variety of mobile reporting software such as Saftey Culture.
- Conducted residential property valuation surveys for Nationwide using Formsfly.
- Supervised and guided field staff to perform tasks and follow protocols.
- Conducted rebuild cost estimation reports for Insurers utilising the Core Logic platform.
- Measured and marked property guidelines and key features using laser measure tools which would be converted into clear diagrams for client analysis.
- Established clear lines of communication with clients & colleagues before, during and after surveys.
Class 1 CE HGV Driver
Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd
03 2008 - 06 2023
- Pick up goods and materials, verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed in a timely manner.
- Tacograph management.
- New Driver Training.
Class 1 CE Bulk Tipper Driver
PBH Transport
01 2005 - 01 2008
- Responsible for transporting heavy loads of materials around the United Kingdom using a 44Tonne articulated tipper vehicle.
- Accurate loading to comply with HGV Road Laws.
- Tacograph management.
Insurance Claims Negotiator
Royal & Sun Alliance
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Communicate with clients and third parties to effectively collate information.
- Managing a claim from the start through to settlement, making decisions on the extent and validity of a claim, and checking for any potential fraudulent activity.
- Coordinate services that may be required by policyholders following a motor vehicle accident or incident.
Education
BTEC Certificate - Electronics
Brunel College
GCSE - 9 GCSE Grades | 5 grades A to C
The Ridings High School
WinterbourneSkills
- Building pathology
- Compiling reports
- Time management
- Adaptable nature
- High-value property surveys
- GPS knowledge
- Hybrid working
- Mathematical calculations
- Field data collection
- Verbal/written communication
- Satellite imagery processing
- Digital mapping
Timeline
Insurance Claims Negotiator
Royal & Sun Alliance
01.1997 - 01.2003
GCSE - 9 GCSE Grades | 5 grades A to C
The Ridings High School
RCA Surveyor
Paradigm Consulting
03 2025 - Current
Surveyor
SML Group Ltd
08 2023 - 03 2025
Class 1 CE HGV Driver
Tuffnells Parcels Express Ltd
03 2008 - 06 2023
Class 1 CE Bulk Tipper Driver
PBH Transport
01 2005 - 01 2008
BTEC Certificate - Electronics
Brunel College