Senior Risk Engineer – Construction Risk & Loss Prevention

HDI Global SE; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

HDI Global SE is seeking an experienced Senior Risk Engineer to join HDI Risk Consulting focused on construction risk across Australia and New Zealand. The role involves practical risk consulting on landmark projects, collaboration with underwriters, and regular travel across AU/NZ.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 10+ years overall industry experience, and 5+ years in a consulting environment, with strong report-writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required).
• At least five years’ experience in an engineering consulting environment and a minimum of 10 years’ overall industry experience.
• Construction risk engineering experience is preferred.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven technical report-writing and presentation experience for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver loss prevention engineering and consultancy services.
• Evaluate construction-site and property hazards and prepare clear, practical risk reports.
• Identify and quantify exposures across industrial properties.
• Assess the adequacy and operational effectiveness of protection systems.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders to develop practical strategies that reduce fire risk.
• Prepare risk information for underwriters ahead of insurance renewals.
• Complete desktop reviews of insurance submissions and risk reports for underwriting purposes.
• Deliver loss prevention seminars that build client awareness and capability.
• Manage risk engineering fees, costs and payments.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Report-writing

Client relations

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

HDI Global SE is seeking an experienced Senior Risk Engineer to join HDI Risk Consulting focused on construction risk across Australia and New Zealand. The role involves practical risk consulting on landmark projects, collaboration with underwriters, and regular travel across AU/NZ.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 10+ years overall industry experience, and 5+ years in a consulting environment, with strong report-writing and communication skills.