Specialist Risk Engineer - Construction
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Working Hours
This role is available on a part‑time, job‑share, and full‑time basis.
Salary UNS
£70,000, depending on experience, plus allowances and a company car.
Location & Travel
Home based (UK South‑East / London) with UK and international travel.
Closing Date
30th January 2026
Who we are
Zurich is one of the world’s leading insurance groups, operating on бол global basis. Our mission is to help our customers understand and protect themselves from risk. We offer a wide range of insurance products, solutions and advisory services to individuals, small and medium companies and global corporations. Risk selection, pricing, and improvement are fundamental to Zurich’s success, and our in‑house risk engineering team provides the specialist expertise and industry knowledge that sets us apart.
The opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within our risk engineering business, Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS), as a Construction Risk Engineer. You will independently assess complex construction risks in accordance with ZRS internal procedures and standards, acting as an expert resource for Zurich Underwriting, Claims and the global risk engineering network. You will also collaborate with insurance market partners, clients, and internal teams to enhance risk management standards. For more experienced candidates, there will be opportunities to mentor junior risk engineers, contribute to process improvements, and take on leadership responsibilities. This home‑based role will require occasional travel to our London office and to client sites in the UK and internationally.
What will you be doing
* Assist underwriters by assessing complex construction projects and operational civil engineering assets risk quality, producing desktop risk assessment reports.
* Undertake Potential‐Maximum‑Loss analysis for Property Damage, Schedule Delays, Business Interruption, and Liability.
* Carry out site‑based risk engineering surveys of worldwide construction projects and produce clear technical reports for internal or external distribution.
* Support claims validation and investigation processes.
* Provide thought leadership and technical insight on risk features of related construction industries, including lessons from losses.
* Contribute to ZRS business development by seeking new customers and risk engineering opportunities.
What are we looking for
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
* Chartered Member of either the Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) or the Institute of Structural Engineering (IStructE).
* Excellent knowledge of the construction industry, including experience on complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects and construction sites.
* Excellent working knowledge of a variety of construction materials and methods and an understanding of industry risk management practice.
* Ability to produce concise and accurate technical reports to tight deadlines.
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to self‑motivate.
* Experience within the commercial insurance market is beneficial, but not essential.
What will you get in return
* 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme.
* Annual company bonus.
* Private medical insurance.
* Option to buy up to an additional -benarination and the ability to sell some of your holiday.
* Access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
Our Culture
Zurich is committed to diversity and inclusion and to treating all applicants fairly. We also focus on employee well‑being and offer lifestyle support through partnerships with well‑being partners and industry experts.olé
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