Account Engineer, Construction Civil Engineering

American International Group, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance leader seeks a motivated candidate for assessing construction risks and providing engineering support. Responsibilities include analysing projects, conducting field surveys, and managing client service processes. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and significant construction industry experience, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills. The role promotes in-person collaboration, providing a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal opportunity employment

Continuous learning and development

Qualifications

• Chartered status or near Chartered status in Civil Engineering.
• Extensive experience in diverse construction sectors.
• Ability to conduct effective surveys of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments and field inspections of construction accounts.
• Analyse construction projects for insurance purposes.
• Manage the Client Service Process (CSP) effectively.

Skills

Chartered or near Chartered status

Experience in construction (rail, roads, bridges, etc.)

Strong communication skills

Ability to identify risks

Strong grounding in Geotechnical elements

Education

Bachelor or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About the role

Perform both account risk assessments and field inspections of Construction accounts with a focus on Construction All-Risk (CAR). Communicate findings to underwriters to help them with their decision making. Work with our clients to establish loss control services, understand findings of loss control visits and implement loss control recommendations. Contribute to organizational projects to enhance the effectiveness of the team.

How you'll make an impact

• Analyse Construction projects and investigate the potential property and construction exposures for insurance purposes;
• Be a leader in Construction reviews and provide engineering support to underwriters for our large portfolio of construction policies;
• Be an autonomous operator to ensure projects and reviews are delivered in accordance with our operating guidelines;
• Manage the Client Service Process (CSP) including service plan development, service co-ordination, report reviews, stewardship meetings with our core clients;
• Produce detailed Account Summary Reports (ASR's) for underwriting purposes to convey understanding of exposure for Construction Projects;
• Undertake field surveys to monitor the progression of construction projects at core milestones within a programme;
• Liaise with clients to mitigate exposures during construction project and develop relationships with core clients. The goal is to improve risk quality for our insured accounts.

What you'll need to succeed

• Ideally Chartered or near Chartered status with a bachelor or master's degree in Civil Engineering
• Significant experience in the construction industry that may entail rail, roads, bridges, wind turbines, tunnels, dams, nuclear, water systems, and buildings;
• Preferable experience of design and execution phases of construction; and understanding of structural assessments, temporary works, and modern methods of construction (MMC);
• Ability to carry out surveys of construction projects, identifying risks, quickly building effective working relationships to gain information & understanding;
• Strong grounding in the awareness of Geotechnical elements for construction;
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (required). Good level of verbal and written English (required) with the ability to explain technical issues;
• Able to undertake international travel for up to 90 days per year.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what's most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world's most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us - across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to be.

We are committed to an inclusive culture

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other's talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG's greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.

Functional Area : UW - Underwriting

AIG Europe ( Branch) & American International Group UK Ltd Job ID JR2503384