Underwriter (Construction & Engineering) in Manchester

Real Recruitment is delighted to support our client – a global insurance provider, to recruit a Construction & Engineering Insurance Underwriter for their UK team. This is a full-time, permanent, Remote working position based in the Lancashire or Yorkshire region ideally. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and technically skilled Underwriter with experience in Construction & Engineering insurance, looking to join a small, high-performing team and make a tangible impact in a growing, global organisation. What’s Available To You Salary: upto £45,000 per annum DOE * 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays * Remote Working (with some occasional meetings in Manchester) * Income Protection (75%) * Life Assurance (4x annual income) * Private Healthcare (BUPA) * Pension About The Role of Construction & Engineering Insurance Underwriter You will join a small, high performing team dedicated to the Construction and Engineering portfolio, where you will be responsible for delivering a profitable underwriting service to clients while working within agreed strategies and underwriting limits. You will manage risk exposure, provide support on claims, and build strong relationships with brokers and clients. * Developing and maintaining the Construction & Engineering portfolio in conjunction with Business Development Managers. * Performing account analysis according to underwriting guidelines, reviewing submissions, assessing risk exposures, and completing underwriting/pricing worksheets. * Maintaining orderly underwriting files in accordance with company guidelines. * Reviewing loss control reports and managing policy endorsement requests. * Supporting claims processes and providing input on settlements where needed. * Attending client/broker meetings, industry conferences, and seminars to maintain market awareness. * Providing technical support to the wider business functions or third-party intermediaries as required. What You Will Bring * You will ideally be based in the North West / Manchester region * Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Construction & Engineering underwriting. * Technical knowledge and expertise in Construction & Engineering insurance. * Highly computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office; Salesforce experience preferred. * Strong communication, interpersonal, and networking skills to maintain broker and client relationships. * Ability to work under limited supervision while managing competing priorities and deadlines. If you\’re an experienced insurance Underwriter in the North West UK region, with a knowledge of construction and engineering, we would love to hear from you