Specialist Risk Engineer - Construction

Specialist Risk Engineer – Construction

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

Working Hours:

Part‑time, full‑time and job‑share available.

Salary: £70,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus allowances and car.

Location:

Home based (UK South-East/London) – UK and international travel.

Closing Date: 30th January 2026.

Zurich is a global insurance group that helps customers understand and protect themselves from risk. Our in‑house risk engineering team provides specialist expertise that sets us apart.

You will 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 to Underwriting, Claims and the global risk engineering network on construction‑related subjects.

Additionally, you will collaborate with insurance market partners, clients and internal teams, providing guidance and support that enhances 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 is a home‑based role with occasional travel to our London office and client sites in the UK and internationally.

• Assist underwriters by assessing complex construction projects and operational civil engineering assets risk quality.
• Undertake Potential Maximum Loss analysis for Property Damage, Schedule Delays, Business Interruption and Liability.
• Carry out site‑based risk engineering surveys of world‑wide construction projects and produce clear technical reports.
• Support claims validation and investigation processes.
• Provide thought leadership and technical insight on risk features of related construction industries.
• 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 either ICE or IStruct
  
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• Excellent knowledge of the construction industry and experience on complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of construction materials and methods and industry risk management practice.
• Ability to produce concise and accurate technical reports to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to self‑motivate.
• Experience with in the commercial insurance market would be beneficial but not essential.

Employees receive a wide range of benefits 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.

We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities and support for wellbeing.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. All applicants will be treated fairly and with respect regardless of background, disability or any protected characteristic.