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Marine Surveyor
Investigate. Analyse. Deliver Solutions
Job Location: Scotland/NE
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Join the Front Line of Marine Cargo Investigation
This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the heart of the global supply chain, investigating complex cargo losses and helping clients navigate some of their most challenging transportation incidents. Sedgwick Global Specialty Marine is seeking an experienced and motivated Marine Cargo Surveyor to join our growing Goods in Transit team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of marine cargo and transportation claims, investigating losses affecting cargo moving across the global supply chain by sea, road, rail and air.
From damaged machinery and steel shipments to temperature-sensitive food products and high-value transit losses, no two days are the same.
As a Marine Cargo Surveyor, you will be trusted to investigate losses, identify causes, protect our clients' interests and provide clear technical advice to insurers and claim stakeholders.
The Skills you will have when you apply:
- Marine Cargo Expertise - Experience in marine cargo surveying, goods in transit claims, cargo handling or transportation environments, with a strong understanding of how cargo moves through the global supply chain.
- Investigative Capability - Proven ability to investigate complex losses, establish root causes, gather evidence and deliver clear, fact-based conclusions.
- Logistics & Supply Chain Knowledge - Understanding of freight forwarding, transportation networks, warehousing, distribution operations and cargo movement across sea, road, rail and air.
- Technical Assessment Skills - Ability to assess cargo damage, quantify losses and evaluate factors such as packing, handling, stowage and transportation methods.
- Analytical Thinking - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical information, identify trends and develop practical recommendations.
- Report Writing - Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce concise, accurate and high-quality technical reports.
- Stakeholder Management - Confidence building relationships with insurers, brokers, logistics providers, carriers, legal representatives and other key stakeholders.
- Customer Focus - A professional and service-oriented approach, ensuring clients receive responsive support and expert guidance throughout the investigation process.
- Organisation & Time Management - Ability to prioritise workloads, manage multiple investigations simultaneously and consistently meet service level agreements and deadlines.
- Commercial Awareness - Understanding of claim outcomes, mitigation opportunities, recovery prospects and the wider commercial implications of cargo losses.
- Field-Based Surveying Experience - Comfortable attending inspections at ports, terminals, warehouses, distribution centres and customer premises across the UK.
- Professional Credibility - Insurance, marine or transportation qualifications such as ACII, Cert CII or other relevant industry certifications would be advantageous.
- Travel Flexibility - Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively as required to investigate losses and attend surveys.
- Marine Claims Background - Previous experience within marine claims, cargo claims, loss adjusting or a related insurance environment would be highly beneficial.
What we’ll give you for this role:
Remuneration & more
- Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
- Fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance
- A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
- Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working from our office or your home
Health & support
- Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
- Life assurance
- Group Income Protection
Other benefits
- Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications
- Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
- Discounts on various products and services
This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry
At Sedgwick, not only will you be working behind the scenes for some of the UK's most trusted insurance brands helping to resolve millions of claims every year, you'll also be an architect of tomorrow's insurance landscape with Sedgwick University. Our proprietary offering is the most comprehensive training and development program in the industry with more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue your formal education – all available to you starting from your very first day.
You'll join a community passionate about making a difference, where every role contributes to a larger mission; protecting people and businesses. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of insurance.
Next steps for you:
Think we'd be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.
If you’re unsure whether you have all the skills needed then do apply – we are looking for all backgrounds from seasoned professionals to those returning to the workforce, and everyone in-between.
Not only that, 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.
After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).
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