Risk Control Surveyor

Arch Capital Group Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Leeds is looking for a Risk Control Surveyor to undertake risk surveys and support underwriting strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in surveying various trades and possess strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary within a collaborative culture emphasizing innovation and progress.

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying manufacturing, distribution, leisure, and service trades.
• Knowledge of insurable risk exposures including fire, theft, and liabilities.
• 5+ years surveying experience required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake risk surveys and produce reports.
• Maintain knowledge of legal issues and risk management developments.
• Deliver training on risk control topics as requested.

Skills

Technical surveying knowledge

Good time management

Good communication skills

Competent in MS Office

Education

Chartered Insurance Institute: CIP/ACII

NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Risk Control Surveyor

Company: Arch Capital Group

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

Date: 2025-09-19

Job ID: 23206919

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: Competitive

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility.

Role Summary and Purpose

To support Underwriting strategies for profitable business growth and retention by undertaking risk surveys of insured and prospect businesses. A risk survey involves assessment and evaluation of insurable risks exposures and production of a report to furnish Underwriters with all information to ensure adequate understanding of the risk presented. Where adverse risk features are identified the Surveyor will, if practicable, develop and communicate remedial risk control measures necessary to reduce or mitigate risks to a standard commensurate with the trade and exposure.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Undertake an appropriate number of risk surveys per annum in accordance with Company technical guidance, including production of reports and risk improvements within agreed service standards.
• Maintain personal knowledge and understanding of all relevant technical and legal issues and disseminate information as appropriate to ensure that the Risk Control Team and Underwriting Department are kept well informed of risk management developments.
• Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation and engage in initiatives to enhance risk management services and market reputation.
• Deliver training on risk control related topics to Underwriters and other audiences as requested.

Role Requirements & Skills

Skills / Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the Company's business Underwriting Strategy and the role of the Risk Control Team in delivering this.
• Technical surveying knowledge and experience of a broad range of manufacturing, distribution, leisure and service trades.
• Knowledge and understanding of disciplines relevant to the identification, evaluation and control of insurable risk exposures including fire, perils, business interruption, theft/security and liabilities.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Good communication, negotiation and closing skills.
• Competent in use of MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Insurance Institute: CIP/ACII
• Institute of Risk Management: CMIRM
• NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of surveying a broad spectrum of manufacturing, distribution, leisure and service trades.

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