Chartered Building Surveyor - Associate Director

Sedgwick International UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced Building Surveyor to join a dynamic team in Birmingham. This role involves leading projects to restore commercial properties, managing teams, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess MRICS qualifications and have a strong background in building construction. With competitive remuneration and excellent professional development opportunities, this position is perfect for ambitious individuals looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork!

Benefits

Company car or monthly car allowance

Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)

Incentive (bonus) scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Private healthcare plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Group Income Protection

Voluntary benefits – dental cover

Qualifications

• MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor or working towards chartered status.
• Extensive knowledge of building construction and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to reinstate commercial properties after damage.
• Prepare technical reports and manage project timelines.

Skills

MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor

Building-related degree

Project planning

Contract administration

Communication skills

Empathy

Time management

Education

Building-related degree

Job description

Job Location:Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Type:Permanent
Remuneration:Competitive salary based on 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 Birmingham.

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.

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

• Company car or monthly car allowance

• A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)

• You will join an appropriate incentive (bonus) scheme

• 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 – 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 forensic investigation 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).