Vehicle Damage Assessor | Remote/Hybrid | £30,000 – £40,000 DOE | Excellent Benefits Permanent Opportunity- Monday to Friday Our client, a specialist within automotive services, is looking for an experienced VDA to join their desktop engineering team. This is a great opportunity to join a company with a strong reputation for technical excellence and a genuine commitment to the development of its people. The Opportunity This is a pure desktop role, so no site visits or field work - you'll be assessing damage, making engineering decisions, and managing costs entirely remotely. The case-load is varied, covering a broad range of vehicle types, and you'll be expected to bring both technical rigour and solid commercial awareness to every decision you make. Day to Day Assessing vehicle damage via images, estimates and engineering reports Making repair vs. total loss determinations using your own engineering judgement Establishing repair methods in line with manufacturer and Thatcham standards Reviewing and challenging estimates  Authorising repairs within agreed SLA timelines Conducting vehicle valuations and assigning salvage categories in line with the ABI Code of Practice Negotiating costs and settlements with repairers and other stakeholders About You Proven experience in motor engineering - desktop experience preferred but not essential Hands-on knowledge of estimating platforms Solid understanding of Thatcham methodology and manufacturer repair standards Commercially aware with a focus on cost control Able to manage a varied case-load independently and hit SLA and KPI targets consistently Strong communicator, confident negotiating with repairers and stakeholders at all levels Credentials ATA VDA accreditation - required AQP / Salvage Categorisation - required IMI membership - preferred If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now