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Building SurveyorJob Location:Bristol
Job Type:Permanent
Remuneration:Competitive salarytaking into accountskills,experienceand 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.
Sedgwickprovidesexcellent 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 knowledgeof building construction and relevant legislation.
Able toplanprojects to ensure robust control of time,costand quality.
Experience inschedule preparationand contract administration of building projects.
Highlyresponsibleand decisive, but also a team player.
Able toproactivelymanage your own caseload.
Composureunder pressure, excellent communications skills and empathy are therefore key attributes.
Whatwe’llgive you for this role:
Remuneration & more
Competitive salarytaking into accountskills,experienceand 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
Employeeassistanceprogramme 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,wellbeingand digital GP applications
Discounts on various products and services
Thisisn'tjust aposition,it'sa pivotal role in shaping our industry
At Sedgwick, youwon'tjust build your career;you'llcultivate 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'renot only reshaping the insurance landscape,we’rebuilding a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.
Next steps for you:
Thinkwe'dbe a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.
As part of our commitment to you, we are proud to have azero tolerancepolicy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion,sexor 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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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.