Engineering Technical Lead

AXA UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking an Engineering Technical Lead to shape the underwriting strategy for the Engineering line of business. The role involves overseeing portfolio performance, ensuring compliance with FCA, and collaborating with multiple teams to drive growth. This position is integral to the company's transformation journey, offering opportunities for career advancement and development in an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Pension contributions up to 11%

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in underwriting large and high-value risks.
• Ability to drive profitability and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering line of business and develop underwriting strategy.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and product governance.
• Collaborate with teams to monitor performance and drive sustainable growth.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Underwriting Knowledge

Portfolio Oversight

Commercial Awareness

Education

Senior Licence in Underwriting

Job description

Introduction

At RSA, we believe insurance is about people, not things. We provide our inspiring colleagues the support and opportunity to grow together, shape the future, and win as a team.

We are going through a transformation journey, providing our people with opportunity to be integral to improving our service and delivering better products to brokers and customers. We are a proud member of the Intact family, we feel part of something bigger, with a presence in North America, the UK and Europe.

We have an opportunity for an Engineering Technical Lead to join our great team on a hybrid basis.

Your Role

We’re looking for an experienced underwriting professional with the knowledge and credibility to shape and deliver portfolio strategy. In this role, You’ will be responsible for leading and shaping the Engineering line of business within UK Specialty Lines. working closely with the Underwriting Performance Director to develop and implement underwriting strategy aligned with RSA’s wider business priorities and governance standards. You’ll also support the ongoing review and development of products in line with FCA product governance requirements, act as a point of referral for high-value or technical underwriting matters, and ensure key performance measures are met across the portfolio.

You’ll be responsible for the overall performance of the portfolio, offering technical input, reviewing higher-value or non-standard cases, and helping to drive sustainable growth. The role involves setting clear underwriting guidelines, monitoring performance, supporting operational delivery, and ensuring compliance across documentation and policy terms. You’ll collaborate with Risk Control, Claims, and Reinsurance teams to build robust risk management approaches and secure appropriate levels of cover, while making the most of external data and insight where relevant.

This is an opportunity to apply your underwriting knowledge and market awareness in a role that directly shapes business direction. You’ll contribute to proposition development, identify new commercial opportunities, and represent your line of business across the organisation and with external partners. If you’re ready to take the lead in a role that combines strategic input with day-to-day impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

You will have solid experience in general insurance underwriting. You will be recognised as a developing specialist in your designated lines, with experience underwriting large and high-value risks and programmes. You will have experience of driving profitability through effective risk selection, portfolio oversight, and pricing. You will also bring a growing understanding of underwriting best practice, FCA regulations, business strategy, global operations, and commercial pricing methodologies.

In this role, you will need to have experience managing stakeholders effectively, build good relationships, and demonstrate commercial awareness, along with the ability to take full ownership of delivery. You will be comfortable influencing beyond your immediate team and committed to working within the legal and regulatory framework. Ideally, you will hold a senior licence in your line of business and have experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams to improve overall effectiveness.

What We Offer You

At RSA we put our people first. We have adopted hybrid working as standard, to give you a better work/life balance and an excellent flexible working mindset. That is on top of a comprehensive range of benefits, including pension contributions of up to 11% looking after you now, and in the future.

We will give you countless opportunities to continuously develop, alongside a diverse and passionate community of experts, the best the industry has to offer. You will be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Our employee promise allows you to shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About Us

We celebrate individuality and it is important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves.

We understand that home life is a priority and are happy to consider reduced hours or job shares.

If you think you would be a great fit for us, but do not meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we would love to discuss how RSA could be the next step in your career journey.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

If you wish to be considered under the scheme then please answer yes to the question Do you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme? in RSAs application form

Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact our recruitment team so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.