Quantity Surveyor - Appcast Enterprise : Job Details

Introduction

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Gallagher Risk Management Solutions, a key component of UK Retail, is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join our dedicated team. Our team of risk management practitioners is spread across the country, specializing in operational risk support. We are committed to delivering revenue to branches while providing valuable additional services. As a Building Surveyor, you will be involved in a wide range of insurance-related projects, focusing on the repair and reinstatement of predominantly commercial buildings. Your expertise will be crucial in managing all aspects of construction projects related to insurance claims, including building defect diagnosis and associated investigations.

How you'll make an impact

• Conduct inspections and provide expert advice on the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of various buildings and sites.
• Perform measured surveys, defect diagnosis, and associated investigations.
• Assess the condition of existing buildings, identify and analyze defects, and propose repair solutions.
• Prepare detailed reports, specifications, and drawings for repairs, refurbishment, demolition, and rebuilding projects.
• Manage project tenders and conduct post-tender analysis.
• Oversee construction works using recognized building contracts and adhere to current technical standards.
• Apply relevant legislation, including health and safety, party wall, building regulations, and planning regulation.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients to secure work.
• Deliver in-house or client training sessions as needed.

About You

• Proven experience in project management, capable of managing large and complex building reinstatement projects to completion.
• Desirable experience in insurance reinstatement dealing with all insurance perils.
• Proficient in understanding CAD, CDM Regulations, The Party Wall, Building Regulation, and Planning Legislation.
• Strong knowledge of building defect diagnosis and associated investigations.
• MRICS qualified.
• Possess a full UK driving license.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for effective internal and external interactions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel for inspections.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation