Building Surveyor - Scotland

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive. A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

The Role: Sedgwick Building Consultancy Division is part of Sedgwick International. You will be working within a varied team which includes APC candidates, experienced MRICS surveyors and Chartered Engineers. Our business has grown considerably over the last few years, with huge opportunities still to be capitalised on in both the insurance and non-insurance markets. To support that growth we have a fantastic opportunity for four Building Surveyors to join our team. This opportunity would be ideal for candidates based in Scotland.

You will be involved in and lead numerous projects to reinstate commercial and domestic properties following damage by an insured peril. Projects typically range in value from £50k to £5m. Dependent on the size and complexity of each project you may work alone or with a small project team working with our QS’s, CAD technicians and engineers. You will be involved in a wide range of surveying activities, ranging from technical reporting, defects diagnosis, preparing Schedule of Works, contract administration and project management. You will be able to empathise with clients who may have suffered a loss or bereavement but then able to turn around professional reporting within tight timescales. An ability to manage a workload and make reasoned decisions under pressure is a must.

Sedgwick offers excellent opportunities to develop as a professional both within the UK and internationally. Whether it be flooding in any area of the UK, or responding to Hurricanes in the Caribbean, we will be able to offer a different portfolio of work than you may see in other companies. You will be required to work very closely with colleagues in the Loss Adjusting teams to build relationships. An ability to bring non-insurance clients would be valued. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Building Surveyor looking to develop their career. As we have grown so have the opportunities and roles available in our business and we value candidates with ambition.

You will have/will be:

• A building related Degree working towards MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor
• An interest in sustainability and a passion to assist our plans to reach net carbon zero
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Extensive knowledge of building construction and relevant legislation
• Able to plan projects to ensure robust control of time, cost and quality
• Experience in schedule preparation and contract administration of building projects
• Highly responsible and decisive, but also a team player
• Able to proactively manage your own caseload
• I.T. literate, particularly with MS Word and Excel
• Able to appreciate the importance of delivering outstanding customer service

The ability to arrive on site immediately following a significant building loss and quickly earn the confidence and trust of the client is essential to the success of this role. Composure under pressure, excellent communications skills and empathy are therefore key attributes.

What will you get for this role?

• Competitive salary depending on skills, experience and qualifications
• Production Incentive Scheme
• The opportunity to work flexibly, whether from office and/or home
• Healthcare scheme
• Company car/car allowance
• A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Discounts on various products and services
• Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
• Life assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP app

Working at Sedgwick: Our company is a place where creative and caring people of all backgrounds can be challenged, grow as individuals, and feel a higher purpose in the unique value they bring and the difference they make in the lives of others. We celebrate our differences; cultivating uniqueness and belonging allows us to connect with our consumers on a personal level, understand our clients’ needs, support the communities in which we operate, and perform at our best. We’re passionate and understanding about our colleagues – so we have built flexibility into our colleague working model. If you wish to work from home, split your working time between the home and office or change your hours so you can collect your children or care for someone in your family, we’re supportive of that. As a flexible employer, we’re happy to discuss options that take into consideration your personal needs for this position during your interview.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 to change the duties of the position at any time.