Construction Technical Repair Technician

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or allowance

SIPP pension

Private healthcare

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing apps

Group Income Protection

Discounts on products

Job summary

Sedgwick is recruiting a Construction Technical Repair Technician to join our Repair Solutions team in the UK. You will support Technical Managers, work with contractors, and help deliver high-quality building repairs across Birmingham, Manchester and the Midlands.

The role offers hybrid working, a clear career path toward professional qualifications such as CIOB or RICS, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of Sedgwick’s commitment to learning and development.

Qualifications

• Construction knowledge of repairs and project delivery.
• Working towards or pursuing CIOB or RICS qualification.
• Organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach and proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support Technical Managers and contractors to ensure safety, quality and timely completion of repairs.
• Assist in supervising contractors and monitoring performance and compliance.
• Develop technical knowledge and professional skills within a chartered construction pathway.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Professional development

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork & IT

Education

Construction/PM degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Construction Technical Repair Technician Job Location: Birmingham, Manchester and Midlands Region Job Type: Permanent Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications We have a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Technical Repair Technician to join the Sedgwick Repair Solutions Technical Team. Sedgwick Repair Solutions is seeking a Construction Technical Repair Technician to join our diverse team of Chartered Building Surveyors, Construction Managers, Health & Safety Professionals, Construction Auditors and Surveyors. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a long-term career within construction and property repair, working towards a recognised chartered construction qualification. You'll support our Technical Managers and work closely with our network of Repair Solutions Contractors who inspect, investigate and carry out repairs to building defects and damage. Projects can be high value and technically complex, providing an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience across a broad range of repair and construction activities. You'll assist the Technical Manager team in supporting contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, while helping Sedgwick Repair Solutions fulfil its responsibilities as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer where appropriate. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your technical expertise within a market-leading business while working alongside experienced construction and property professionals.

The skills you will have when you apply:

• Construction knowledge: An understanding of construction principles, building repairs and project delivery, ideally supported by a degree or qualification in construction or project management.
• Professional development mindset: Working towards, or demonstrating a commitment to achieving, a recognised professional qualification such as CIOB or RICS.
• Organisation and attention to detail: Strong administrative and organisational skills with a methodical approach and a commitment to accuracy.
• Communication and customer service: Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
• Teamwork and IT skills: A collaborative approach combined with strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

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 (driving is essential)
• A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options, including home and office-based working
• Health & support Private healthcare scheme (including pre-existing conditions)
• Life assuranceEmployee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
• Wellbeing and digital GP apps
• Group Income Protection
• Other benefits
• Voluntary flexible benefits – green car scheme, health assessment, travel insurance, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan
• Discounts on various products and services

This isn’t just a position, it’s a pivotal role in shaping our industry At Sedgwick, you'll work alongside experienced Chartered Building Surveyors, Construction Managers and Technical Specialists who will support your development and help you build your technical knowledge and professional skills. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of complex repair projects while developing an understanding of construction management, contractor performance, health and safety compliance and customer delivery. Our commitment to learning and development means you'll have access to professional development opportunities that support your long-term career ambitions. Together, we're helping customers restore their properties and lives following damage and disruption, delivering solutions that make a meaningful difference every day.

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'll review applications and may invite shortlisted candidates to an interview, which may be held virtually or in person. Successful applicants will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment screening checks relevant to the role.

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