Insurance Manager

Civil Works Alliance; Nacton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking an Insurance Manager to lead the insurance program for the Sizewell C project. You will coordinate brokers, insurers and loss adjusters, ensuring risk transfer aligns with NEC4 contracts and project needs.

Responsibilities include managing renewals, tender processes, and supplier documentation, while advising on risk controls and claims handling to reduce exposure and optimise cost. You will report to senior management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing insurance within construction or infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with NEC4 contracts and complex claims handling.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the insurance strategy for the Civil Works Alliance.
• Coordinate insurance programs across client, and implementation partners.
• Review contracts for insurance requirements and advise project teams.
• Manage claims from notification through settlement, monitoring trends.

Skills

Insurance management

Construction insurance

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Excel

Risk management

Autonomous working

Education

CII qualification or equivalent

Degree in Risk Management/Insurance/Business

Experience on large-scale projects

Tools

NEC4 contracts

Job description

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

Insurance Manager Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2‑gigawatt power station generating low‑carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the CWA Wide Section.

What will you do?

The Insurance Manager will oversee all aspects of the Civil Works Alliance's insurance program, ensuring appropriate risk transfer and comprehensive protection across construction operations. This is a strategic role reporting to senior management, where you will:

• Develop, implement, and manage the Civil Works Alliance's insurance strategy, working collaboratively with the Client (Sizewell C Limited) and the three Implementation Participants (Balfour Beatty, Bouygues, and Laing O'Rourke)
• Manage relationships with external insurance brokers, insurers, loss adjusters, and insurance leads across all partner organisations
• Arrange and administer insurance policies specifically tailored to the Civil Works Alliance's needs, managing annual renewals and tender processes
• Review contractual insurance requirements across the main contract and subcontracts, advising commercial and project teams on insurance provisions
• Manage and coordinate insurance claims from notification through to settlement, investigating incidents affecting insurance exposure and supporting claims resolution
• Monitor claims trends and identify opportunities to reduce future losses and minimise financial exposure
• Maintain accurate insurance records, certificates, and policy documentation; coordinate the issue of insurance certificates to the Client and stakeholders
• Advise procurement teams on supply chain insurance requirements, reviewing subcontractor documentation and ensuring compliance
• Work alongside Health & Safety and Risk teams to improve risk management processes and business continuity planning
• Provide senior management with advice regarding emerging insurance risks and prepare reports on insurance costs, claims performance, and market developments

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced insurance professional with a proven track record in the construction or infrastructure sector. You will demonstrate:

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Significant experience managing insurance within construction or infrastructure environments
• Strong knowledge of UK construction insurance products, risk management, and complex claims handling
• Familiarity with standard construction contracts, including NEC4 contracts
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interface with those unfamiliar with insurance matters
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Capability to work autonomously and unsupervised while effectively collaborating with internal teams and external partners

Desirable Qualifications

• Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualification or equivalent, or working towards Chartered status
• Degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, or a related discipline
• Experience on large‑scale construction or infrastructure projects
• Understanding of contract law relating to insurance obligations

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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