Building Surveyor

SedgwickBristol, EnglandHybrid, On-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 15 hours ago

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About this role

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.

Building Surveyor

Job Location:   Bristol

Job Type:   Permanent

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Building Surveyor to join Sedgwick Commercial Surveying & Design.

Sedgwick Commercial Surveying and Design, part of Sedgwick International, is seeking a Building Surveyor to join our diverse team of Chartered Building Surveyors, Technicians, and RIBA Architects. This role is ideal for candidates based in or around Bristol.

You will lead projects to reinstate commercial properties after damage, with project values ranging from £50k to £5m. Depending on the project's size and complexity, you may work alone or lead a small team with QS’s, Engineers, and Architects.

Your responsibilities will include technical reporting, defects diagnosis, preparing Schedule of Works, Tender documents, contract administration, and project management. Empathy for clients who have suffered a loss and the ability to produce professional reports within tight deadlines are essential. Managing a workload and making decisions under pressure is crucial.

The ideal candidate will support and develop less experienced colleagues and promote team skills to internal and external stakeholders.

Sedgwick   provides   excellent professional development opportunities both in the UK and internationally. You will work closely with colleagues in the Loss Adjusting teams to build relationships. Bringing non-insurance clients is valued.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Surveyor looking to advance their career. We value ambitious candidates as our business continues to grow.

The skills you will have when you apply:

- Professional Qualifications:   MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor or suitably experienced and working towards becoming Chartered, with a building-related degree.
- 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.
- Composure   under pressure, excellent communications skills and empathy are therefore key attributes.

What   we’ll   give you for this role:

Remuneration & more

- Competitive salary   taking into account   skills,   experience   and qualifications
- A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
- Company car or monthly car 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
- Employee   assistance   programme for employee wellbeing
- Group Income Protection

Other benefits

- Voluntary benefits –   green car scheme, annual medical assessment,   dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan,   wellbeing   and digital GP applications
- Discounts on various products and services

This   isn't   just a   position,   it's   a pivotal role in shaping our industry

At Sedgwick, you   won't   just build your career;   you'll   cultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel as well as your team members, with the most comprehensive training program in the industry which includes more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education.

Together,   we're   not only reshaping the insurance landscape,   we’re   building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.

Next steps for you:

Think   we'd   be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.

As part of our commitment to you, we are proud 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.

After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).

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