Chartered Civil Engineer

ICE Recruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance consultancy is seeking a Civil Risk Engineer to assess risks associated with international transportation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering, expertise in construction processes, and strong communication skills. This role involves travel across Europe, South East Asia, and the USA to monitor and advise on complex civil engineering projects. A competitive salary and growth opportunities in a supportive environment are offered.

Benefits

Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in civil engineering, focusing on transportation infrastructure.
• Ability to assess project management capabilities and technical standards.
• Strong understanding of risk management in large construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on risks associated with large civil engineering projects.
• Monitor the progress of insured projects during construction.
• Evaluate the environmental and political context of major infrastructure initiatives.

Skills

Chartered civil engineering

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Construction knowledge

Education

Chartered engineer status

Job description

An opportunity for a civil engineer to work for a global insurance consultancy in their highly respected engineering and construction risk division. They are the firm of choice for leading insurers and brokers, providing critical expert advice on complex civil engineering risks. This position focuses on high value, international transportation infrastructure.

Company Profile

A successful and long established insurance consultancy. They posted their strongest group financial performance last year with revenue in excess of £200 million and their growth continues. Their expertise encompasses civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and process engineering disciplines, with a focus on providing advice for CAR (Contractors All Risks) and EAR (Erection All Risks) insurance policies. This well managed business provides excellent terms and conditions of employment, a friendly and supportive work environment and career opportunity.

Your Role

Your job title will be "Civil Risk Engineer" and you will be providing advice on the risks associated with large and complex civil engineering transportation projects. These will include major highway schemes, rail infrastructure, bridges, and tunnel developments, with assignments typically in Europe, South East Asia, Latin America, the USA, and the Middle East. International travel is typically required once per month.

You will provide practical, real‑world insight — offering front‑end advice to underwriters and risk managers, and then monitor the progress of insured projects as they move through construction.

Key areas you will scrutinise

• Management – Assessing the track record and capabilities of a project’s management team, their governance structures, and their approach to risk.
• Technical – Reviewing the design standards adopted, construction methodologies, and the suitability of materials, equipment, and plant being deployed.
• Environment – Evaluating the project’s location, exposure to natural perils, and the wider political, cultural, and security context in which it is being delivered.
• Programme & Budget – Identifying high‑risk phases of work, testing the viability of construction sequencing, and benchmarking against comparable transportation projects worldwide.

Profile Required

A chartered civil engineer with a background that includes major transportation infrastructure. This experience could have been gained with a contractor, consultant, or a client organisation. An understanding of the construction process, buildability issues and programming is essential, some site based experience is required. The position calls for a senior level engineer with ten plus years’ experience, with a mix of technical, practical and communication skills. Previous civil engineering risk or insurance related experience is advantageous, but not essential.