Building Consultant - Subsidence

Building Consultant – Subsidence (UK Wide)

Job Location: UK wide

Job Type: Permanent

Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

Overview

You will manage a portfolio of domestic and commercial subsidence claims from notification to conclusion, requiring skills or qualifications in diagnosis, mitigation, and repairs. You will work within our award‑winning Subsidence Services Division, involving communication with other team members and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and mitigate domestic and commercial subsidence claim.
• Engage with claimants and service providers, reporting claim status.
• Conduct site visits and remote diagnosis using digital technology.
• Recommend repairs and coordinate implementation.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Working towards or holding a chartered building professional qualification (e.g., MCIOB, MRICS, MICE) and ideally an insurance qualification (CILA, CII).
• Comprehensive expertise in identifying and diagnosing structural defects and subsidence in buildings, including prevention methods.
• Experience in insurance claims handling is a plus.
• Excellent customer service, communication and decision‑making skills.

Benefits & Remuneration

• Competitive salary.
• Self‑invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP).
• Bonus scheme.
• Holiday allowance 25 days + bank holidays.
• Flexible working from office or home.

Health & Support

• Private healthcare plan (including pre‑existing conditions).
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme for wellbeing.
• Group income protection.

Other Voluntary Benefits

• Green car scheme, dental cover, cycle to work, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications.
• Discounts on various products and services.

Equal Opportunity

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have a zero‑tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind.

Additional Information

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.