Careers
Build your career with Checkmate.
Build your career with Checkmate
At Checkmate, people are at the heart of everything we do.
We’re proud to support developers, builders, contractors and property professionals across the UK with specialist structural warranties, surety bonds and construction insurance solutions. But what really sets us apart is the way we work – building lasting relationships, delivering exceptional service and always putting our customers first.
As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for talented, ambitious people who want to be part of that journey.
Whether you’re an experienced surveyor, insurance professional, business development specialist or just looking to take the next step in your career, you’ll find opportunities to develop, grow and make a genuine impact.
Open Vacancies
We’re always interested in hearing from passionate people who share our commitment to delivering outstanding service. Current opportunities include roles across:
- Business Development
- Construction Insurance
- Surveying
- Technical Services
- Client Support
Bristol
Associate Broker
Support our Producing Brokers to drive new business, manage client relationships and grow revenue across multiple product lines. An entry-level, sales-focused role for anyone looking to build a career in brokerage and construction insurance – with lead generation, client engagement and full exposure to the sales lifecycle.
Why Join Checkmate?
- Clear Progression - A defined pathway to becoming a Producing Broker
- Uncapped Earnings - Commission paid quarterly on top of a competitive salary
- Full Exposure - Learn the complete sales lifecycle with structured support
Interested in this role? View the full Job Specification for detailed responsibilities, requirements, and salary information.
Belfast / Northern Ireland – Hybrid or Remote
Business Development Manager / Producing Broker
Grow our construction insurance distribution across Belfast, Northern Ireland and the UK. As a Producing Broker you’ll originate opportunities, build relationships and convert enquiries into written business across structural warranties, latent defects insurance, surety bonds and wider construction insurance.
Why Join Checkmate?
- Specialist Market - Build a real book in high-value construction insurance
- Flexible Working - Hybrid or remote with client travel
- Group Backing - Technical support and products via our specialist MGA
Interested in this role? View the full Job Specification for detailed responsibilities, requirements, and salary information.
Belfast
Senior Business Development Manager – LDI / Structural Warranty
A senior sales role for someone who already understands the latent defects insurance and structural warranty market. Build and grow a meaningful pipeline, deepen relationships with developers and introducers, and use Checkmate’s brand alongside the wider Exance construction insurance platform to offer clients a broader proposition.
Why Join Checkmate?
- Industry-Leading Commission - Earn what you're worth, uncapped
- Broader Platform - Sell across LDI, warranty, surety, IBGs, CAR & PI
- Senior Producer - Genuine influence over pipeline and key accounts
Interested in this role? View the full Job Specification for detailed responsibilities, requirements, and salary information.
Remote
Senior Business Development Manager
Join a highly driven, commission-focused sales team. Prospect and develop strong relationships with builders, developers and introducers, present the right insurance products, and manage the end-to-end quote process from first enquiry through to close.
Why Join Checkmate?
- Fully Remote - Work from anywhere in the UK
- Commission-Focused - A rewarding, target-driven environment
- Growing Team - Join a young, flourishing and ambitious company
Interested in this role? View the full Job Specification for detailed responsibilities, requirements, and salary information.
Field-based – UK
Regional Surveyor
Join our growing technical team, ensuring developments registered under the Checkmate Warranty scheme meet technical standards and regulatory compliance throughout the build. Conduct on-site inspections, identify risks, produce inspection reports and, where appropriate, sign off Professional Consultants Certificates.
Why Join Checkmate?
- Competitive Package - Salary, car allowance and benefits
- Revitalised Brand - An ambitious roadmap for growth
- Real Impact - Enhance construction quality and reduce homebuyer risk
Interested in this role? View the full Job Specification for detailed responsibilities, requirements, and salary information.
What We Offer
We believe great people deserve great support. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary with annual salary benchmarking
- Performance-related bonus or uncapped commission (role dependent)
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Income protection
- Three additional days off over the festive period
- Birthday leave
- Additional leave where required
- Support towards professional qualifications
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Employee recognition programme
- Company events
- Employee welfare loan
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Employee referral scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Grow With Us
We’re committed to helping our people build rewarding careers.
As Checkmate continues to expand across the UK, there are increasing opportunities to develop your technical expertise, broaden your experience and progress into more senior roles.
Whether your ambition is to become a leading surveyor, a specialist construction insurance broker or a senior business development professional, we’ll provide the tools, support and opportunities to help you succeed.
Why Join Checkmate?
Joining Checkmate means becoming part of a supportive, ambitious team that genuinely enjoys working together.
We’re a business that values expertise, encourages new ideas and gives people the opportunity to take ownership of their role. From your first day, you’ll be trusted to make a difference while receiving the support, training and development needed to build a successful long-term career.
We’re proud of the relationships we’ve built with our clients, and we believe the same approach should apply to our people. Collaboration, honesty and a commitment to delivering the very best service are at the heart of everything we do.
Life at Checkmate
We’re more than colleagues – we’re a team.
From celebrating success through our Employee of the Month programme to supporting one another through day-to-day challenges, we’ve built a culture where people are encouraged to develop, contribute and enjoy what they do.
Employee testimonials coming soon.
Ready to Join Checkmate?
If you’re looking for more than just your next job – if you’re looking for a place where your contribution is recognised, your development is supported and your career can grow – we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, simply click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the role you’re interested in. This will open an email to our recruitment team. To help us process your application smoothly, please state the role you’re applying for in the subject line and attach your most up-to-date CV.
Checkmate is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and will respond to all applicants within 7 working days.
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