At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in shaping the future of UK Construction & Engineering insurance.
- Company: Join QBE, a market leader in Construction & Engineering with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, flexible working options, and a generous pension plan.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in Construction & Engineering underwriting and strong leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Role Highlights
London, with hybrid working
Enhance your career in an exciting and ever-changing environment
The Opportunity
QBE's market leading UK Construction & Engineering business are recruiting a Portfolio Manager to lead our UK Construction & Engineering team. This is a market-facing leadership role with responsibility for underwriting performance, portfolio strategy, business development and talent development across a highly skilled team of underwriters. Working closely with brokers, clients and internal stakeholders, you will drive profitable growth, strengthen our market position and ensure delivery against QBE's underwriting and financial objectives.
Portfolio Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and deliver the UK Construction & Engineering portfolio strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and sustainable profitable growth.
- Monitor portfolio performance, market trends and emerging opportunities, taking action to optimise results and customer outcomes.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement across underwriting, distribution and portfolio management activities.
Underwriting Leadership
- Lead underwriting performance through technical expertise, portfolio oversight and disciplined risk selection.
- Ensure underwriting decisions align with appetite, authority frameworks and portfolio objectives.
- Partner with Pricing, Portfolio Management, Risk Solutions and Claims teams to enhance portfolio performance and profitability.
People Leadership
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing underwriting team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure team capability, succession planning and resource requirements support current and future business needs.
Broker & Market Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with key brokers, clients and trading partners to support retention, growth and new business opportunities.
- Represent QBE in the market, enhancing our reputation as a leading Construction & Engineering insurer through visible leadership and industry engagement.
Governance & Risk Management
- Maintain compliance with legal, regulatory and internal governance requirements, ensuring effective portfolio oversight and risk management.
- Champion a culture of risk awareness, compliance and adherence to QBE underwriting standards.
About You
- Significant Construction & Engineering underwriting experience with a proven understanding of the UK market.
- Established broker and client network within the Construction & Engineering sector.
- Demonstrated success in developing and delivering portfolio strategies that drive profitable growth.
- Commercial, financial and analytical capability, with experience using data and market insights to support underwriting decisions.
- Experience managing underwriting portfolios across varying market conditions, pricing cycles and risk environments.
- Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate high-performing underwriting teams.
Benefits
- 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
- Flexible working – balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part‑time, job share and compressed hours.
- Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
Skills: Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Policy Development, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Management
Equal Employment Opportunity
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Portfolio Manager – UK Construction & Engineering employer: QBE
QBE is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London with hybrid working options that promote a healthy work-life balance. Employees benefit from generous holiday allowances, a robust pension plan, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement. Join a leading team in the Construction & Engineering sector where your expertise will drive meaningful impact and career advancement.
