Specialist Risk Engineer - Construction

Specialist Risk Engineer – Construction

Join Zurich Insurance to apply for the Specialist Risk Engineer – Construction role.

Part‑time, job‑share or full‑time.

£70,000 (depending on experience) plus allowances and car.

Home based (UK South‑East / London) with UK and international travel.

30th January 2026

Zurich is one of the world’s leading insurance groups, operating globally. Our mission is to help customers understand and protect themselves from risk by offering a wide range of insurance products, solutions and advisory services.

Work within our risk engineering business, Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS), as a Construction Risk Engineer. You will assess complex construction risks independently, act as an expert resource to underwriting, claims, and the global risk engineering network. Collaborate with partners, provide guidance, support, and help mentor junior engineers.

• Assist underwriters by assessing complex construction projects and operational civil engineering assets risk quality, including broker and customer project submissions to produce desk‑top 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.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Member of ICE or IStruct
  
  E.
• Excellent knowledge of the construction industry, with experience of complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects and construction sites.
• Excellent working knowledge of construction materials and methods and 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 working within the commercial insurance market would be beneficial, but not essential.

12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance, and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Zurich is committed to sustainable impact, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion. We create a supportive environment that encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work. We are recognised for our diversity and inclusion efforts and award a wealth of volunteering, charitable and community activity. If you’re interested in a dynamic and challenging environment that recognises and rewards creativity, initiatives and contributions, Zurich could be the right place for you.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
General Business
Industries:
Insurance and Financial Services