Construction Technical Repair Technician

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 assurance
• Employee 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.

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.

If you're unsure whether you have every skill listed, we'd still encourage you to apply. We're committed to building diverse teams and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and career stages.

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.