Benefits
* Competitive salary + opportunity for annual incentive + car allowance
* Excellent work/life balance and learning programs on offer
* Opportunity to grow your career within a growing business
About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Restoration Consultant who will provide expert advice on all things related to restoration in our Sydney office. CRD is a division of Crawford which offers engineering, quantity surveying (QS) and building consultancy services to the insurance industry.
The consultant will support internal and external clients with their expertise in restoration. This support is provided via inspection and reporting on restoration‐related matters, undertaking and/or coordinating forensic investigations, providing detailed scope of works and cost estimates, validating large and complex restoration costs, obtaining and reviewing tenders, managing various projects, and technical revision of reports prior to them being submitted to the client. Assignments may include fire, water and mould remediation and other building‐related issues.
You will report directly to the NSW State Manager of CRD, and your role will be a blend of business improvement and active case management.
Working with CRD gives you the opportunity to work on an interesting and vast range of projects where you will also enjoy our flexible and positive work environment, where we value work‐life balance and foster a collaborative and enjoyable team culture.
The successful applicant will ideally have 5‐years' hands‐on experience plus 3‐years consultancy experience working in restoration within the domestic and commercial construction industry in Australia. IICRC and basic thermal imaging accreditation is required.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct field investigations involving all types of structures and restoration problems including residential, commercial and industrial properties.
* Prepare written reports that document extent of loss and recommended remediation, in accordance with codes and industry standards.
* Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, seminars and reviewing professional publications.
* Provide mentoring and training to CRD and adjusting staff on matters relating to restoration.
* Maintain a significant level of fee‐earning responsibilities.
About You
* Confidence and independence in your work.
* A thorough knowledge of the restoration industry, restoration costs and construction techniques.
* Ideally 5 years' hands‐on experience in restoration plus 3 years restoration consultancy experience.
* Proven technical competency.
* High integrity and effective communication.
* Strong PC skills and an analytical mind.
* A proactive and results‐oriented mindset, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* IICRC and basic thermal imaging accreditation is required.
About Crawford
Crawford is the world's largest publicly listed claims‐management company operating in more than 70 countries. Crawford has been in operation for over 80 years and is 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)
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.
Interested? Please submit a short cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role along with your resume.
Seniority level
Mid‐Senior level
Employment type
Full‐time
Job function
Consulting, Other, and General Business
Industries
Insurance, Claims Adjusting, Actuarial Services, and Insurance Carriers
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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