By joining Sedgwick, you’ll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
Marine Surveyor
Navigate the waters of marine insurance
Job Location: Leeds, Grimsby or Newcastle - Remote
Job Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive salary based on skills, experience, and qualifications
We have a fantastic opportunity for Marine Surveyors inthe Glasgow area.
As a Marine Surveyor,you’llmanage a caseload of marine insurance claims across theUK, from inspecting vessels and cargo, coordinating with repair yards, to finally settling each claim.
Imagine yourself stepping into the maritime world during some of its most challenging moments: a cargo ship damaged in a storm, a fishing vessel with engine failure, or a yacht with hull damage.You’llbe there, the expert providing clarity amidst the uncertainty, then returning to your desk surrounded by your colleagues, or to your laptop at home, to compile a comprehensive report.
Along with visits to claimants’ vessels in theUK, we are happy for your base to be a balance of our office and your home.
This is perfect for detail-oriented problem-solvers, with a passion for the maritime industry, who crave variety and want to build a rewarding career.
The skills you will have when you apply:
- A full UK Driving Licence: It is essential you can travel by car
- Experience: It is essential you have experiencein marine cargo surveying or a related maritime/logisticsrole
- Excellent communication skills: You’llspeak with and write to policyholders, insurers, repair yards, and more.You’llexplain complex details clearly and negotiate fair settlements for all.
- Problem-solving abilities: You should be able toidentifyand solve problems efficiently
- Time management: Asyou’llbe planning your own week, you must effectively manage your time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. You willbe requiredto handle multiple claims simultaneously
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend surveys at ports, vessels, terminals, warehouses, and inland locations.
- Investigate cargo loss, damage, deterioration, or shortage.
- Identifycause of loss and assess extent of damage.
- Collect evidence including photographs, documents, measurements, and data records.
- Providepractical advice on mitigation, salvage, or disposal.
- Communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders.
- Producetimely,accuratesurvey reports in line with Sedgwick standards.
Cargo Focus:
- Reefer & Food: Cold‑chain failures, temperature deviations, contamination, spoilage.
- Steel: Corrosion, water damage, handling damage,packagingand storage issues.
- Project Cargo: Damage to high‑value or oversized machinery and equipment.
- Bulk: Condition,quantity, contamination,moisturedamage, ordeterioration.
The skills that will be developed once working:
- We will provide all the specific training you need to thrive in this role
Whatwe’llgive you for this role:
Remuneration & more:
- Competitive salary based on skills, experience, and qualifications
- A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
- You will joinan appropriate incentive(bonus) scheme
- Fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance
- Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working from our office or your home
Health & support:
- Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
- Life assurance
- Employeeassistanceprogramme for employee wellbeing
- Group Income Protection
Other benefits:
- Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan,wellnessand digital GP applications
- Discounts on various products and services
- Thisisn’tjust aposition,it’sa pivotal role in shaping our industry.
At our company, youwon’tjust build your career;you’llcultivate a team of experts. Our training programs empower you to excel, with the most comprehensive training program in the industry, including more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education. Together,we’renot only reshaping the insurance landscape,we’rebuilding a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.
Not only that,we areproud to have a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/family status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
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Marine Surveyor in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Sedgwick
Sedgwick is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a dynamic work culture where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a leader in the claims industry, you will have the opportunity to shape a high-performing team while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment that values resilience and continuous improvement.
