As a Forensic Structural Engineer at Sedgwick, your role combines forensic investigation with design engineering. You will conduct thorough forensic investigations to determine the cause of damage for insurance claims or asset/building owners and prepare detailed causation reports and scopes of works. Additionally, you will develop comprehensive design packages for the repair and remediation of the identified damage.
What are my accountabilities?
* Inspect and assess the condition of existing buildings and structures to determine the cause of damage.
* Identify design and construction defects with reference to code and damage causation.
* Collect data using photographic equipment.
* Accurately and detailly record data whilst on‐site.
* Prepare detailed computations for the repair of small to medium structures.
* Deliver design documentation including drawings, specifications, and reports.
* Provide construction‐phase support on a wide array of projects.
About you
* At least 5 years of industry experience, with forensic engineering experience ideal.
* Bachelor of Civil or Structural Engineering.
* Member of Engineers Australia (MIEAust).
* Chartered Engineer and/or registered on the National Engineers Register (NER).
* Interstate accreditations will be considered, including Registered Building Practitioner, Victoria (RPEV) and Registered Professional Engineer, Queensland (RPEQ).
* Proven experience with structural design software such as Spacegass, Structural Toolkit, etc.
* Sound knowledge of the insurance industry (claims lifecycle) including the legislative framework, applicable codes and products.
Some of the Benefits of working with us are:
* Hybrid working arrangement.
* Sedgwick Australia University – access to more than 15,000 courses on demand and opportunities to continue formal education.
* +0.5% on top of Superannuation Guarantee.
* Domestic and International Career Pathways.
* Sedgwick Colleague Resource Groups – international, cross‐functional, colleague‐led groups aimed at fostering an inclusive workplace.
Sedgwick is an equal opportunity employer, recognized by the Diversity Council of Australia. We are committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need special accommodations, please let us know when applying.
Reference checks and mandatory background checks, including a police check and work rights, will be required for successful candidates.
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