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Development Surveyor - Latent Defects
Job Location: South Midlands/M5 corridor
Job Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
Sedgwick is seeking a Development Surveyor to join our specialist Structural Defects Services team, supporting projects across the West Midlands and South (M5 corridor).
This role is designed for someone early in their surveying or construction career who is keen to learn, develop technical expertise, and build a strong foundation in structural defects and building pathology. You'll work alongside experienced surveyors and adjusters and receive structured training to help you progress confidently into more complex work over time.
As part of the team, you'll support the management of a varied portfolio of structural and latent defect cases across commercial, residential, and multi‑unit properties. With guidance and training, you'll assist with site visits, help collect evidence, and support the assessment of damage and potential causation. You'll contribute to preliminary reports, help review technical documentation, and work with senior colleagues and external engineers to understand how repair strategies are developed.
As your skills grow, you'll gradually take on more responsibility—such as reviewing scopes of work, monitoring reinstatement progress, and preparing elements of final reports. You'll be supported through on‑the‑job learning, mentoring, technical workshops, and clear development pathways.
You may also assist the wider Commercial Surveying & Design team, gaining exposure to traditional surveying tasks like preparing repair scopes, supporting contract administration, and helping manage tendering processes. This provides excellent breadth as part of your structured training and long‑term progression.
This role offers a supportive environment, hands‑on training, and the flexibility of a home‑based position with regional travel.
The Skills You Will Have When You Apply
Full UK Driving Licence: Required for regional site visits.
Education & Development Mindset: Degree-level qualification (or working towards one) in surveying, construction, or engineering. We warmly welcome those pursuing or intending to pursue chartership (e.g., MCIOB, MRICS, MICE).
Foundational Technical Knowledge: Some awareness of building construction and structural defects is helpful, but full training will be provided.
Interest in Claims & Building Pathology: Any exposure to insurance or defect-related work is beneficial, but not essential.
Analytical Thinker: Keen to learn how to diagnose defects and develop suitable repair solutions with support.
Proactive & Adaptable: Able to work independently when needed, collaborate remotely, and engage confidently with policyholders as part of your development journey.
What We'll Give You For This Role
Remuneration & more
Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
Fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance
A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
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
Group Income Protection
Other Benefits
Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications
Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
Discounts on various products and services
This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry
At Sedgwick, not only will you be working behind the scenes for some of the UK's most trusted insurance brands helping to resolve millions of claims every year, you'll also be an architect of tomorrow's insurance landscape with Sedgwick University. Our proprietary offering is the most comprehensive training and development program in the industry with more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue your formal education – all available to you starting from your very first day.
You'll join a community passionate about making a difference, where every role contributes to a larger mission; protecting people and businesses. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of insurance.
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).
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.