Risk Engineer - Fire and Business Interruption

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for those passionate about Risk Management to join a diverse team focused on providing market-leading risk management solutions. This role involves conducting risk assessments, creating improvement reports, and collaborating across various teams to enhance property insurance strategies. With a commitment to training and development, you will receive comprehensive support to excel in your career. Ideal for candidates with a background in property insurance, this position promises a fulfilling journey in a company dedicated to sustainability and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Company Car Allowance

Comprehensive Training

Ongoing Support

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing property risks from underwriting or claims perspectives.
• Knowledge of risk management and loss prevention for Property and Business Interruption.

Responsibilities

• Perform desktop and on-site risk assessments following global guidelines.
• Create risk assessment reports for stakeholders and manage risk improvement actions.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Property Insurance Knowledge

Customer Engagement Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Cert/Dip CII

TIFireE

Risk Management Certifications

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Risk Engineer - Fire and Business Interruption, Bristol

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bb5bb644c80a

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share and full-time basis

Location: Home-based, South UK

Closing Date: 14th May 2025

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates interested in Risk Management to join our diverse, passionate ZRS Property Team. Candidates should have some background in Property Insurance, either through underwriting, claims, or risk engineering.

The role is home-based with travel to customer sites across the region. It is an essential car user position with a company car allowance. A 3-month training academy will provide foundational training to start your career in Risk Engineering. The role offers comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed and support our customers with technical guidance.

Zurich Resilience Solutions provides market-leading risk management solutions, including survey programmes, account management, and technical advice.

What will you be doing?

• Perform desktop and on-site risk assessments following global guidelines.
• Create professional risk assessment and improvement reports for stakeholders.
• Manage risk improvement actions within customer account management programs.
• Collaborate across Risk Engineering, Claims, Underwriting, and other teams.
• Prioritize workload to meet customer needs and global standards.

What are we looking for?

• Experience assessing property risks (fire, flood, security) from underwriting or claims perspectives.
• Knowledge of risk management and loss prevention for Property and Business Interruption risks.
• Professional qualifications like Cert/Dip CII, TIFireE, or Risk Management certifications.
• Strong presentation and customer engagement skills, with negotiation abilities.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively.
• Commitment to self and team development, setting clear goals.
• Clear, consistent, and open communication skills.
• Proficiency with Zurich Resilience Solutions offerings, and ability to identify new opportunities.

Who we are:

Zurich aims to be a responsible and impactful global insurer, creating a brighter future for customers, employees, and the planet. With over 55,000 employees worldwide, we are a stable, long-standing leader in insurance.

We focus on sustainable impact, wellbeing, diversity, and continuous learning. Our culture emphasizes community, inclusion, and support for our employees’ wellbeing and development.

Join us to make a difference, be challenged, inspired, supported, and love what you do.