About Crawford
Crawford is the world's largest publicly listed claims management company operating in more than 70 countries. With over 80 years of operation, we are committed to restoring and enhancing lives, businesses, and communities affected by natural disasters and catastrophic events.
Crawford is the only provider in Australia to offer services across the entire claim lifecycle – from 'first notification of loss' through to litigation.
* Loss adjusting – property, major and complex loss, catastrophe response
* Third‐party administration (Crawford TPA is a Lloyd's accredited provider)
* Forensic accounting including business interruption expertise
* Cyber response
* Managed repair services (Contractor Connection)
* Quantity surveying, forensic engineering & building consultancy (CRD Building Consultants)
* Legal services (HBA Legal)
We are open to hearing from you if you have remedial/structural engineering experience, and most importantly, have a can‐do attitude, and are willing to grow your career within the forensic engineering/insurance space.
What's in it for you?
* Competitive remuneration package with up to 40% of salary through a performance bonus + car allowance
* Join a well‐established global company and supportive close‐knit team
* Long‐term career development opportunities at your fingertips
* Tangible performance‐based bonus that recognises your effort
About Our Culture
At Crawford, we value our people; we hire for attitude and train for skill and offer a supportive and positive work environment so our people are always developing their skills and expertise to thrive in their role.
We are seeking someone that can do the job, but just as important, are able to add to the already great culture of our team and can demonstrate the qualities below, because it's who you are.
* Drive – intrinsically motivated to give your best manifested through high quality work and customer service.
* Integrity – impeccable with your word and follow through on commitments.
* Growth mindset – encourages collaboration and welcomes feedback to grow and impart learning with your team.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Forensic Engineer to provide expert advice on all things forensic engineering in our CRD Team. CRD is a division of Crawford which offers Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Building Consultancy services to the insurance industry.
As a Forensic Engineer, you will be:
* Inspecting and reporting on building related matters – preparing causation reports on defects and damages to buildings and associated structures.
* Providing technical advice and detailed scope of works and cost estimates in accordance with Australian Standards and Building Code of Australia.
* Dealing with a variety of stakeholders at any given time, including Insureds, general public, builders and insurers.
About you
The role will suit candidates who can demonstrate:
* Sound technical experience in Forensic Engineering (min 3+ years).
* Excellent technical report writing skills.
* Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
* High motivation, responsibility, sound judgement and customer focus.
* Previous experience documenting and leading a diverse range of projects.
* Ability to perform in a fast‐paced consulting environment with competing demands.
* Strong commercial and business sense.
Key Requirements
* A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably structural engineering).
* Chartered Engineer (CPEng) or National Engineering Register (NER) qualified.
* At least 3 years' experience as a Civil/Structural Engineer.
* Thorough knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards.
* Experience working in a fast‐paced environment; preferably within the insurance industry.
* Experience working with legal firms and insurance companies (highly desirable).
* Ability to scope and estimate cost of repairs to domestic, commercial and industrial properties.
* Ability to support conclusions by appropriate expert testimony in legal proceedings.
Crawford is committed to being an inclusive workplace that employs and retains the best and most diverse talent. We value diversity of thought, experience and perspective and aim to create a workplace where our people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, or ethnicity.
It is the policy of Crawford & Company that all successful employees consent to a national police check. To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status.
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