Building surveyor - home claims

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.

Job Details

Job Location: Cardiff / Southwest

Job Type: Permanent

Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

Responsibilities

Lead and manage projects to restore properties damaged by insured perils, with values ranging from £50k to £5m. Depending on the project's size and complexity, work alone or lead a small team with QSs, CAD technicians, and engineers. Surveying activities include technical reporting, defect diagnosis, preparing schedules of works, contract administration, and project management.

Empathise with clients who have suffered loss or bereavement and deliver professional reports within tight deadlines. Manage workloads and make reasoned decisions under pressure.

Qualifications and Skills

• A full UK Driving Licence: Essential for travelling by car
• Excellent communication skills: Speak with and write to policyholders, insurers, contractors, and more. Explain complex details clearly and negotiate fair settlements.
• Extensive knowledge of building construction and relevant legislation
• Chartered status or working towards it: MRICS or MCIOB preferred, minimum actively working towards Chartered status

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Self‑Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
• Incentive (bonus) scheme
• Fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working from our office or your home
• Private healthcare plan (including pre‑existing conditions)
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme for wellbeing
• Group income protection
• Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications
• Discounts on various products and services

Professional Development

We will provide all Sedgwick‑specific training you need to thrive in this role and support you in your continuing education.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As part of our commitment to you, we have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind, including age, disability, gender identity, marital or family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

General Statement

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.