Architect

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Group Income Protection

Voluntary benefits: green car, dental,

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Sedgwick Commercial Surveying & Design in Glasgow is seeking an Architect to support growing workloads, focusing on planning and building control applications, construction and tender drawings, and specifications. The role requires UK building regulations knowledge and the ability to manage projects with minimal supervision across diverse sectors.

The successful candidate will travel, lead on-site when needed, and collaborate with clients and contractors to maintain high technical standards

Qualifications

• Sound working knowledge of current UK building regulations.
• Experience across RIBA stages 4–7 and ability to lead projects.
• Capable of owning workload, organizing tasks and running projects with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel across the UK to sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning and building control applications.
• Produce coordinated drawing packages and write clear specifications.
• Lead on-site when required and manage projects across the UK.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and contractors to keep programmes on track.

Skills

Driving & Site Access

Technical Drawing & Design

Regulations & Standards

Software & Technical Coordination

Communication & Teamwork

Problem Solving & Organisation

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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.

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Architect Job Location: Glasgow Job Type: Permanent Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

We have an exciting opportunity for an Architect to join Sedgwick Commercial Surveying & Design. Sedgwick Commercial Surveying and Design, part of Sedgwick International, is seeking an Architectural Technologist to support a growing workload. The role focuses on producing clear and accurate planning and building control applications, along with construction and tender drawings and written specifications.

A sound working knowledge of current UK building regulations is essential. You will work confidently across RIBA stages 4 to 7 and bring proven experience from similar projects. The position suits someone who can take ownership, organise their workload, and run projects with minimal supervision while maintaining high technical standards. When necessary, you will take the lead on site. This includes managing projects across the UK and travelling when required. Schemes typically range from £150k to £2m and span residential, commercial, care, hospitality, retail, leisure, refurbishment and conservation work. Each project calls for a practical, calm and professional approach. Alongside design and delivery, you will build strong working relationships. This means working closely with clients, consultants and main contractors to keep programmes on track and resolve issues quickly. Clear communication, good time management and a positive attitude are key to success in this role. Day to day, you will prepare and submit planning and building control applications, produce coordinated drawing packages, and write clear specifications.

You will also support colleagues by sharing knowledge, staying reliable under pressure and contributing positively to the wider team culture. This is perfect for someone who enjoys technical design, likes seeing projects through from drawings to site, and wants a role with responsibility, variety and the chance to lead while still being part of a supportive team.

The skills you will have when you apply:

• Driving & Site Access: A full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel to sites and meetings as needed.
• Technical Drawing & Design: Hands-on experience producing planning applications, construction and tender drawings, and written specifications across different building types.
• Regulations & Standards: A solid working knowledge of current UK building regulations, with experience of English standards preferred and Scottish knowledge welcomed.
• Software & Technical Coordination: Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, with Revit experience preferred, and confidence preparing and coordinating technical information with others.
• Communication & Teamwork: Clear, confident communication skills, a supportive team approach, and the ability to work well with people of all backgrounds and roles.
• Problem Solving & Organisation: A flexible and practical problem solver, able to manage time well, make sound decisions, and adapt to changing priorities.

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.

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). 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. Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com