Specialist Risk Engineer - Construction in Farnborough

Specialist Risk Engineer – Construction

ZURICH INSURANCE – role available on part‑time, job‑share and full‑time basis. Salary: C£70,000, depending on experience, plus allowances and car. Based in UK South‑East / London with UK and international travel. Closing date: 30 January 2026.

Who we are: Zurich is one of the world’s leading insurance groups, operating on a global basis. Our mission is to help customers understand and protect themselves from risk. Risk selection, pricing and improvement are fundamental to Zurich’s success. Our in‑house risk engineering team provides specialist expertise that sets us apart.

The opportunity: This is a fantastic opportunity to join Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) as a Construction Risk Engineer. You will independently assess complex construction risks, act as an expert resource to underwriting, claims and the global risk engineering network, and collaborate with market partners, clients and internal teams.

Remote / Home‑based role with occasional travel to London office and client sites domestically and internationally.

What will you be doing?

• Assist underwriters by assessing complex construction projects and operational civil engineering assets, producing desktop risk assessment reports.
• Undertake Potential Maximum Loss analysis for Property Damage, Schedule Delays, Business Interruption and Liability.
• Conduct site‑based risk engineering surveys of worldwide 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, including lessons from losses.
• Contribute to ZRS business development by seeking new customers and risk engineering opportunities.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Member of either ICE or IStructE.
• Excellent knowledge of the construction industry, including experience of working on complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects and construction sites.
• Excellent working knowledge of a variety of construction materials and methods and understanding of industry risk management practice.
• Ability to produce concise and accurate technical reports to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to self‑motivate.
• Experience working within the commercial insurance market is a benefit but not essential.

What will you get in return?

Flexible working arrangements, 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday. Employees enjoy a wide range of benefits that can be tailored throughout the year.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

General Business

Industries

Insurance and Financial Services