Join Silver Surveyors – Your Expertise Deserves a Bigger Stage

Are you tired of writing reports that disappear into a drawer?

Here, every report you write can become key evidence in a court judgment, the basis of an insurance settlement, or the tool that helps a homeowner finally get justice.

Silver Surveyors is looking for true experts – not just people who “take a look and snap some photos”, but professionals whose work stands up in court, earns trust in international marine claims, and settles seepage disputes with authority.

We do not operate a “one-stop litigation package” model. We are independent, objective, and committed to the truth – no exaggeration, no conflicts of interest.

Why Join Silver Surveyors?

• Court‑level credibility​ – Our reports are widely accepted by the District Court, Small Claims Tribunal, insurance companies, and international P&I Clubs.

• Real expert witness opportunities​ – You won’t be stuck behind a desk. You will attend court, work on cross‑border cases, and collaborate with lawyers and surveyors.

• Global reach​ – With our Hong Kong headquarters and overseas offices, your career can span Asia, the Middle East, and European ports.

• Continuous development​ – We fund professional institute memberships, instrument training, and court report writing courses to help you become a recognised authority.

• Integrity‑first culture​ – We never inflate losses or share commissions with claims agents. Your professional ethics are our most valuable brand asset.

Minimum Requirements for All Candidates

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Surveying, Architecture, Maritime, Automotive Engineering, Insurance Claims, etc.)

• No bankruptcy, fraud, forgery or other integrity‑related criminal record

• Ability to write clear, objective reports in Chinese or English

• Willingness to undergo expert witness training and give evidence in court if required

• Overseas positions require additional local language reporting ability

Open Positions

1️⃣ Water Seepage & Condensation (Sweating Ceiling) Investigation Officer

What you will do​

Conduct on‑site inspections using infrared thermography, moisture meters, and dew point calculations

Perform fluorescent dye exclusion tests to distinguish true leakage from condensation

Prepare reports on seepage source identification and condensation liability

Provide technical opinions for civil claims, government seepage procedures, and court expert reports

What we look for​

Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Building or related field

Practical experience in building seepage investigation (Government Joint Office outsourced consultant standard: investigators must hold surveying/engineering/building qualifications and relevant experience)

Proficient with infrared cameras, conductivity moisture meters, thermo‑hygrometers

Preferred: Member of HKIS, HKIE, HKIA or equivalent

Additional Requirements for Overseas Offices​

Membership in local surveying/engineering institute

Familiarity with local building laws and seepage complaint mechanisms

English or local language reporting ability

Have over three years of work experience

2️⃣ Registered Inspector – Mandatory Building Inspection & Window Inspection

What you will do​

Conduct statutory inspections under the Buildings Ordinance (MBIS & MWIS)

Submit statutory inspection reports and supervise repair works

Liaise with the Buildings Department and Incorporated Owners on behalf of the company

What we look for​

Must​ be listed on one of the following registers under the Buildings Department:

Authorized Person (AP)

Registered Structural Engineer (RSE)

Registered Inspector (RI)

Registered General Building Contractor

Registered Minor Works Contractor (window‑related class)

Inspection reports submitted by unregistered persons are not accepted by the Buildings Department

For window inspection, the qualified person must personally carry out the inspection and present a valid inspection card

Additional Requirements for Overseas Offices​

Equivalent construction registration in the local jurisdiction (e.g. RICS in the UK, Professional Engineer in Singapore)

Familiarity with local building safety legislation

English or local language reporting ability

Have over three years of work experience

Note:​ This position cannot be filled by someone who has not yet obtained registration – the candidate must already possess the statutory qualification to sign reports.

3️⃣ Motor Vehicle Damage Surveyor

What you will do​

Assess vehicle damage after traffic accidents and verify repair costs

Survey cargo losses on transport vehicles

Submit independent survey reports to insurance companies

Act as an expert witness in insurance claims when necessary

What we look for​

Degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or recognised vehicle assessment training qualification

Experience in body repair, insurance surveying, or accident damage assessment

Strict integrity requirement:​ The Legislative Council has previously raised concerns about surveyors inflating vehicle damage claims. Candidates must have a clean record with no history of exaggerated claims.

Preferred:

Hong Kong Automobile Association / international vehicle assessment certification

Practical experience in insurance surveying

Basic knowledge of accident reconstruction

Additional Requirements for Overseas Offices​

Local vehicle assessor licence (e.g. UK IVA, US I‑CAR, Australian AAMI network, etc.)

Knowledge of local insurance claims processes

English or local language reporting ability

Have over three years of work experience

Important:​ We do not operate a “one‑stop litigation” model. Surveyors are responsible only for objective assessment and do not share commissions with claims agents.

4️⃣ Marine Surveyor

What you will do​

Conduct surveys on hulls, cargo, fuel, collisions, groundings, and other marine incidents

Issue reports for shipowners, P&I Clubs, and insurance companies

Handle cargo damage surveys, loading/unloading supervision, and salvage assessments

What we look for​

Maritime degree or senior seafarer certificate (Master / Chief Engineer)

At least one of the following backgrounds:

Chartered Surveyor (Marine) qualification or recognised inspection experience under the Marine Department

Classification society experience (LR, DNV, ABS, CCS, etc.)

P&I claims or maritime law firm technical advisory experience

Familiarity with international maritime conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, Hague‑Visby Rules, etc.)

Preferred:

Listed on the Marine Department’s authorised surveyor register, or connections with the Hong Kong Maritime Law Association

Additional Requirements for Overseas Offices​

Locally recognised marine surveyor qualification from the competent maritime authority

IACS member society experience preferred

English marine report writing ability (IMO standard format)

Willingness to travel to port locations for assignments

Have over three years of work experience

5️⃣ Fire / Sewage Backflow / Insurance Loss Surveyor

What you will do​

Investigate fire causes and assess smoke, water and structural damage

Determine liability for sewage backflow and conduct drainage inspections

Prepare insurance loss adjustment reports

What we look for​

Background in Fire Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Building Surveying

Experience in fire investigation or drainage/sewerage inspection

Preferred:

Fire Services Department recognised fire investigation course, IICRC water damage restoration certification, HKIS membership

Additional Requirements for Overseas Offices​

Local insurance surveying network experience

Familiarity with local fire / environmental regulations

English or local language reporting ability

Have over three years of work experience

6️⃣ Overseas Branch – Technical Manager (Regional Director)

Locations: Europe, Mainland China, Middle East port cities​

What you will do

Establish and build a local surveying team

Review the quality of all expert reports

Liaise with local insurers, shipowners, and law firms

Ensure reports meet Hong Kong headquarters’ court‑accepted standards

What we look for​

8+ years of senior experience in any of the above disciplines

Team management and compliance experience

Bilingual or multilingual report writing ability

Understanding of cross‑jurisdictional evidence admissibility rules

How We Support Your Growth

✅ Expert witness training programme at Hong Kong headquarters

✅ Hands‑on training on infrared cameras, moisture meters, fluorescent dyes and marine survey instruments

✅ Court report templates and writing guidelines

✅ Overseas posting allowance + full sponsorship of local professional institute membership fees

✅ Assistance with HKIS, HKIE or other institute membership applications for eligible candidates

Apply Now

Ready to take your expertise to the next level?

Please submit:

1.Your CV (including academic qualifications, professional memberships and registration numbers)

2.Samples of previous survey reports (client details may be redacted)

3.Regions you are available to work in and languages spoken

4.Declaration of no criminal record / clean integrity history

📧 HR Contact:info@silversurveyor.org

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