Specialist Risk Engineer - Construction

Specialist Risk Engineer – Construction – Zurich Insurance

Working Hours:

Part‑time, job‑share, or full‑time. Salary: C £70,000 (depending on experience), plus allowances and car.

Location:

Home based (UK South‑East / London) with UK and international travel. Closing Date: 30th January 2026.

Zurich is one of the world’s leading insurance groups. Our mission is to help customers understand and protect themselves from risk. We specialise in risk engineering, providing expertise across a range of industries.

As a Construction Risk Engineer within Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS), you will independently assess complex construction risks. You will advise underwriting, claims and the global risk engineering network, and support clients and internal teams. The role is home‑based with occasional travel to London and client sites.

• Assist underwriters by assessing complex construction projects and producing risk assessment reports.
• Undertake Potential Maximum Loss analysis for Property Damage, Schedule Delays, Business Interruption and Liability.
• Conduct site‑based risk engineering surveys worldwide and author technical reports.
• Support claims validation and investigation processes.
• Provide thought leadership and technical insights on construction risk features, including lessons from losses.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new customers and risk engineering opportunities.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Member of the Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) or Institute of Structural Engineering (IStruct
  
  E).
• Strong knowledge of construction industry and experience with complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Excellent understanding of construction materials, methods and risk‑management practices.
• Ability to produce concise, accurate technical reports on tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and self‑motivation.
• Experience in commercial insurance market is beneficial but not essential.

Included benefits: 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy or sell additional holiday days.

Zurich is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming employees from all backgrounds. We comply with equal employment opportunity laws and ensure fair treatment of all applicants.