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A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

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Structural Design Engineer

• Are you a considered individual with a curious mind capable of building relationships with people from all walks of life?

• Can you articulate yourself clearly both verbally and in writing?

• Do you have a passion for the delivery of exceptional customer service?

• Do you challenge day to day situations and the norm yet remain calm under pressure?

• Would long-term career growth in a IBUK recognised '2024 Top UK Insurance Employer' spark your interest?

• Have a valid full UK driving licence ?

If the answer is yes, then keep reading as Sedgwick Repair Solutions are looking for professional, well organised, and dedicated individual to perform the role of a Structural Design Engineer who can display the key attributes highlighted above. You must be self-motivated and driven to succeed and above all you must demonstrate a desire to keep your customer at the heart of all that you do. Please keep reading if you feel the role may be appealing to you.

Wherever you are in your surveying career, we can support you to achieve your goals. A role with Sedgwick opens the door to many benefits, including:

• Structured programmes with clear timescales & transparent career pathways

• Fully supported professional qualifications with rewards

• Truly flexible working, a mix of office and home

• Competitive salary

• Fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance ( Full UK driving licence essential )

• Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing

• Life assurance

• Group Income Protection

Our other benefits include :

• Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)

• A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme

• Annual leave allowance of 25 days + public holidays

• Voluntary benefits – Purchase extra holidays, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP apps

The Role:

Working closely with the design office Manager, the role entails developing design solutions for damaged buildings which have been affected by fires, floods and subsidence, including producing drawings and obtaining relevant permissions. These schemes require attention to detail and the ability to think creatively so that the most costs effective and practical solution can be put in place. Knowledge and experience of designing and specifying sub structure schemes and the use CAD is a necessity. A large proportion of the work carried out is to listed buildings and an interest in historic and traditional building techniques is an advantage. Travel to sites is a requirement, but the role is primarily home based.

When you do spend time in our office, you’ll experience bright and open surroundings which offer excellent areas for collaboration as well as desk space. It’s an ideal environment for working alongside and interacting with fellow colleagues.

Main duties / responsibilities :

• To propose solutions for the repair of damaged properties

• To design construction work to agreed service standards

• Check and record new instructions for design work

• Agree design requirements with clients

• Ensure that the most suitable and cost-effective schemes are progressed

• Deal with contractor and client queries

• Remain up to date with all new innovative repair solutions inc more environmentally sustainable options

• Ensure Building Regulations queries are dealt with effectively

• To be involved in training of wider company colleagues on various design procedures and processes

• To visit sites to measure repair works and monitor schemes when work is being undertaken

• To help develop net zero solutions

You will have/will be:

• A thorough understanding of construction engineering in particular sub structure works

• An engineering degree or similar

• Competence with the use of CAD

• Able to effectively influence those at a senior level

• Professional in your approach to dealing with issues and colleagues

• Appreciation of confidentiality and discretion

• Strong organisational or administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach

• IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows based programmes to include Word, Excel and Outlook is essential

• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of people, both on the phone and face-to-face

• Strong teamwork skills are essential

• Superb communicator with 1st class customer service.

Working at Sedgwick

Our company is a place where creative and caring people of all backgrounds can be challenged, grow as individuals, and feel a higher purpose in the unique value they bring and the difference they make in the lives of others. We celebrate our differences; cultivating uniqueness and belonging allows us to connect with our consumers on a personal level, understand our clients’ needs, support the communities in which we operate, and perform at our best.

We’re passionate and understanding about our colleagues – so we have built flexibility into our colleague working model. If you wish to work from home, split your working time between the home and office or change your hours so you can collect your children or care for someone in your family, we’re supportive of that. As a flexible employer, we’re happy to discuss options that take into consideration your personal needs for this position during your interview.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to: ID document verification, credit check, address verification, employment verification, employment gap verification, UK DBS, UK financial regulator search, anti-money laundering search, directorship search and global watch list check.

Sedgwick is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the ground of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.

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.

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts

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