Account Executive - Construction Insurance

The People Pod; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2-3 days in office)

Uncapped bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Volunteer leave

Job summary

The People Pod in Greater Manchester (Hybrid) is seeking an Account Executive to manage and grow a portfolio of construction sector clients and secure new business opportunities. You will collaborate with broking, marketing, and lead generation teams, leveraging insurer relationships and an established client network to drive long-term growth.

The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000–£80,000 with uncapped bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in a client-facing commercial insurance role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Construction/Engineering or Contractors sectors.
• Proven ability to grow client relationships and win new business.
• Cert CII desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of construction and engineering clients.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, developers, civil engineering businesses, and specialist trades.
• Deliver tailored insurance and risk management solutions aligned to client needs.
• Generate and secure new business opportunities across the construction and engineering sectors.
• Develop strong relationships with insurers and key stakeholders.
• Deliver proactive client servicing, renewals, and strategic advice.
• Provide specialist advice across Construction insurance products.
• Work closely with Development Executives, Marketing, and lead generation teams to support regional growth.
• Attend networking events, industry forums, and sector-related meetings.
• Develop and execute plans to grow personal market presence and client portfolio.

Skills

Client relationships

New business

Construction insurance

Insurance knowledge

Job description

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE

Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 - £80,000 basic + uncapped bonus + comprehensive benefits package

About the Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Insurance professional specialising in the Construction and Engineering sector to join a highly respected specialist insurance and risk management business during a significant period of Northern growth.

We are partnering with a specialist insurance and risk management solutions company with extensive expertise across the Construction and Engineering sectors, as they continue to expand their regional footprint with the opening of a new North West office.

This is a rare opportunity to inherit and grow an existing portfolio of construction clients whilst also driving new business growth across the sector.

The Role

As Account Executive, you will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of construction sector clients alongside identifying and securing new business opportunities across the market.

You will work closely with specialist broking, marketing, and lead generation teams whilst benefiting from strong insurer relationships, an established client network, and genuine long-term career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of construction and engineering clients
• Build strong relationships with contractors, developers, civil engineering businesses, and specialist trades
• Deliver tailored insurance and risk management solutions aligned to client needs
• Generate and secure new business opportunities across the construction and engineering sectors
• Develop strong relationships with insurers and key stakeholders
• Deliver proactive client servicing, renewals, and strategic advice
• Provide specialist advice across Construction insurance products
• Work closely with Development Executives, Marketing, and lead generation teams to support regional growth
• Attend networking events, industry forums, and sector-related meetings
• Develop and execute plans to grow personal market presence and client portfolio

What We're Looking For

• Experience within a client-facing commercial insurance role such as Account Executive, Development Executive, Account Director, or similar is essential
• Strong experience providing insurance solutions to the Construction, Engineering, or Contractors sectors
• Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships whilst developing new business opportunities
• Strong technical knowledge across commercial insurance products relevant to construction clients
• Commercially driven with strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Cert CII desirable

Applications are welcomed from individuals currently operating within national brokers, independent brokerages, or specialist construction insurance environments.

Why Join?

• Join a highly respected specialist brokerage with a strong reputation within the Construction and Engineering sectors
• Opportunity to inherit an existing and profitable client portfolio
• Strong new business opportunity and market growth potentialAccess to specialist sector expertise, dedicated claims support, and tailored risk management services
• Supportive, entrepreneurial, and growth-focused culture
• Genuine long-term progression opportunities within a growing Northern operation

Benefits

• Competitive salary and uncapped bonus structure
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme and your birthday off
• Hybrid working environment (typically 2-3 days in the office)
• Enhanced pension and private healthcare
• Health and wellbeing benefits, income protection, and life assurance
• Paid leave for volunteering and enhanced parental leave