Director - Natural Catastrophes & Climate Risk Management in London

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced natural hazard professional to join the Physical Risk team within the Climate Practice at WTW. The successful candidate will bring engineering / catastrophe modelling expertise in hazard characterisation and structural vulnerability evaluation alongside strong experience running and interpreting industry‑recognised catastrophe models, delivering natural hazard and climate risk assessments at both site and portfolio level across operational and construction environments for a global corporate client base.

In addition to leading consulting projects, the role involves active contribution to mentoring the team and building the Natural Catastrophe and Climate Risk Management business and revenue growth.

The Role

• Lead and deliver single‑site natural hazard risk engineering assessments, including structural vulnerability reviews, hazard exposure evaluations, and loss estimation for operational and construction risks.
• Conduct site visits to assess physical exposures to natural hazards including earthquake, windstorm, and flood, producing high‑quality engineering reports with actionable recommendations.
• Apply engineering judgement to evaluate building characteristics, structural systems, and site conditions in the context of natural hazard exposure and vulnerability.
• Manage and deliver portfolio‑level natural catastrophe modelling assessments utilising industry‑recognised models (RMS, KatRisk, JBA), including data quality review, exposure preparation, model execution, and output interpretation.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on catastrophe model capabilities, limitations, and appropriate application within engineering and corporate risk consulting contexts.
• Develop and apply bespoke methodologies for regions and sectors where standard risk tools or models are insufficient or unavailable.
• Support clients in identifying, quantifying, and managing physical climate risks as part of regulatory disclosure frameworks such as CSRD and TCFD.
• Engage with the WTW Risk & Broking community and external clients to develop new business, tracking pipeline activity in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Manage consulting assignments, leading analyst teams to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Contribute to the training and mentorship of junior colleagues across risk engineering and catastrophe modelling.

Qualifications

• Experience running and evaluating catastrophe modelling platforms (RMS, AIR/Verisk, RQE, KatRisk) with a solid understanding of probabilistic modelling concepts.
• Strong client management, business development, project management, and team leadership capabilities.
• Good understanding of the physical climate risk regulatory landscape including TCFD, CSRD, and ESG frameworks.
• Ability to communicate complex natcat and climate modelling, and scientific concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience in post‑loss and forensic engineering assessments would be an advantage.
• Engineering background in a relevant discipline (civil, structural, geotechnical, or related) with experience in natural hazard risk assessment is preferred.
• Experience conducting site‑level risk engineering assessments across one or more natural hazard perils including earthquake, wind, and flood would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in at least one GIS platform (QGIS, ArcGIS) for spatial hazard and exposure analysis, and working knowledge of at least one programming or database language (SQL, R, or Python) for data processing and modelling workflows.

Benefits

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle‑to‑work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please let us know.