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: £70,000, depending on experience, plus allowances and car.
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 a 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 enterprises and global corporations.
Risk selection, pricing and improvement are fundamental to our success. Our in‑house risk engineering team provides specialist expertise that sets us apart in the eyes of our customers.
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 be responsible for independently assessing complex construction risks in accordance with ZRS internal procedures and standards. You will act as an expert resource to Zurich Underwriting, Claims and the global risk engineering network on construction‑related subjects.
In addition, you will collaborate with insurance market partners, clients and internal teams, providing guidance and support that enhances risk management standards. More experienced candidates may mentor junior risk engineers, contribute to process improvements and take on leadership responsibilities.
It is a home‑based role that will require occasional travel to our London office and to client sites in the UK and internationally.
Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of ways – part‑time, flexible hours, job‑share, working from home or compressed hours – and we recognise that the right people may not be available full‑time. Please discuss your flexibility needs during the interview.
What will you be doing?
* Assist underwriters by assessing complex construction projects and operational civil engineering assets risk quality, including broker and customer project submissions to produce 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 of working 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 self‑motivation.
* Experience working within the commercial insurance market is beneficial, but not essential.
What will you get in return?
We offer a wide range of employee benefits that you can tailor throughout the year, including a 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme, an annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page.
Our culture
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we want our employees to bring their whole selves to work. We treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We also value wellbeing in all its aspects and provide lifestyle support, training and development opportunities, and community engagement through volunteering and charitable activities.
Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.
Equal opportunities statement
Zurich is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
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