Risk Engineer - Fire and Business Interruption

TN United Kingdom; Chichester; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Risk Engineer to join their dynamic team, focusing on risk management solutions. This role offers a blend of home-based work and regional travel to assess property risks and provide technical guidance. Candidates will benefit from comprehensive training and ongoing support, ensuring they thrive in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to sustainability and community involvement, this position not only promises professional growth but also the chance to make a meaningful impact in the insurance industry. Join a leader that values diversity and fosters a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Company Car Allowance

Comprehensive Training

Ongoing Support

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop and on-site risk assessments following global guidelines.
• Create risk assessment reports for stakeholders.
• Manage risk improvement actions within customer accounts.

Skills

Risk Management

Property Insurance

Customer Engagement

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Cert/Dip CII

TIFireE

Certification in Risk Management

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Risk Engineer - Fire and Business Interruption, Chichester

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

c51901f2d3da

Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

col-wide

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, and innovative ZRS Property Team.

Candidates should have some background in Property Insurance, preferably through underwriting, claims, or risk engineering.

The role is home-based, with travel across the region to customer sites. It is an essential car user (ECU) position with a company car allowance.

We will provide a 3-month training academy to equip successful candidates with foundational skills in Risk Engineering.

This role offers diversity and rewards, with comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed and provide technical guidance to our customers.

Zurich Resilience Solutions focuses on risk management solutions including surveys, account management, and technical advice.

What will you be doing?

• Conduct desktop and on-site risk assessments following global guidelines.
• Create professional risk assessment and improvement reports for stakeholders.
• Manage risk improvement actions proactively within customer accounts.
• Collaborate with Risk Engineering, Claims, Underwriting, and other teams.
• Prioritize workload to meet customer and global requirements.

What are we looking for?

• Experience assessing property risks (fire, flood, security) from underwriting or claims perspective.
• Knowledge of risk management and loss prevention for Property and Business Interruption risks.
• Relevant qualifications such as Cert/Dip CII, TIFireE, or Certification in Risk Management.
• Strong presentation and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively.
• Commitment to self and team development with clear goals.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with Zurich Resilience Solutions offerings and stakeholder engagement to identify revenue opportunities.

Who we are:

At Zurich, we aim to be a responsible, impactful global insurer, creating a brighter future for customers, employees, and the planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, we are a stable, long-standing industry leader.

We focus on sustainable impact, wellbeing, diversity, and skills development, fostering a supportive environment.

Our community involvement includes volunteering and charitable activities through the Zurich Community Trust, which has donated over £90 million in the UK.

Join us and make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do.