London Construction Risks Client Director - Trusted Advisor

Aon plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon plc in London is seeking a Client Director to lead the Construction Risks practice, managing senior client relationships and delivering tailored risk solutions for major construction projects. You’ll advise owners, developers and funders on construction risk, insurance programmes and project-specific exposures, driving growth and strategic partnerships.

This hybrid role offers ownership of high-profile client portfolios, collaboration with insurers, claims, legal and placement teams, and the

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction insurance broking, risk advisory, or a similar client-facing role, with the ability to lead complex client relationships.
• Strong technical expertise in construction project insurance, including OCIPs, latent defects insurance, and project-specific risk solutions.
• Ability to assess insurance provisions within construction, development, and funding agreements, identifying key risk and commercial implications.
• A successful track record of developing client relationships, coordinating service delivery, and supporting business growth.
• Confident engaging with developers, owners, investors, funders, insurers, and advisers, building credibility across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with a portfolio of major construction and development clients, acting as their trusted advisor.
• Provide strategic advice on construction risk, insurance programmes, contractual risk allocation and project-specific exposures.
• Lead renewal and placement activity, negotiating with insurers to secure the best outcomes for clients.
• Collaborate with claims, legal, placement and specialist colleagues to deliver tailored solutions for complex projects.
• Drive new business opportunities across Aon's construction capabilities, converting client needs into sustainable growth.
• Represent Aon in the London construction market, sharing market insight, supporting colleagues and strengthening key industry relationships.

Skills

Client relationship management

Construction insurance broking

Risk advisory

OCIPs & latent defects insurance

Contractual risk assessment

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Commercial judgement

Project lifecycle knowledge

Job description

Aon plc in London is seeking a Client Director to lead the Construction Risks practice, managing senior client relationships and delivering tailored risk solutions for major construction projects. You’ll advise owners, developers and funders on construction risk, insurance programmes and project-specific exposures, driving growth and strategic partnerships.

This hybrid role offers ownership of high-profile client portfolios, collaboration with insurers, claims, legal and placement teams, and the