Risk Engineer - Fire and Business Interruption

婵物捨; Croydon; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate candidates for a rewarding role in Risk Management. This exciting opportunity allows you to join a diverse team dedicated to providing innovative risk management solutions. You'll engage in comprehensive training, undertake assessments, and collaborate across multiple teams to enhance customer satisfaction. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee wellbeing, this organization values your contributions and creativity. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while growing your career, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Flexible Working Hours

Comprehensive Training

Employee Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop and on-site assessments in line with global guidelines.
• Produce risk assessment and improvement reports promptly.

Skills

Property Insurance

Risk Management

Customer Engagement

Presentation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Cert/Dip CII

TIFireE

Certification in Risk Management

Tools

Zurich Resilience Solutions

Job description

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

Salary: Market leading, plus car, plus allowances.

Location: Home-based, South UK.

Closing Date: 14th May 2025.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates interested in a career within Risk Management to join our diverse, passionate, and thought-leading ZRS Property Team.

Candidates should ideally have some background in Property Insurance, gained through experience in Underwriting, Claims, or Risk Engineering.

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

We will provide a 3-month training academy for successful candidates, offering foundational training to start your career in Risk Engineering.

This role is diverse and rewarding, with comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you thrive and provide technical guidance and insights to our customers.

Zurich Resilience Solutions supports customers and stakeholders with risk management solutions including survey programs, account management, and technical advice.

Many employees work flexibly, including part-time, flexible hours, job sharing, remote work, or compressed hours. Please discuss your flexibility needs during the interview process.

What will you be doing?

• Undertake desktop and on-site assessments in line with global guidelines.
• Produce professional risk assessment and improvement reports promptly.
• Manage the progress of risk improvement actions within customer account management.
• Collaborate across Risk Engineering, Claims, Underwriting, and other teams.
• Prioritize workload to meet customer needs and global requirements.

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.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as Cert/Dip CII, TIFireE, or Certification in Risk Management.
• Strong presentation and customer engagement skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and promote teamwork.
• Commitment to self-development and supporting others.
• Clear and open communication skills.
• Proficiency with Zurich Resilience Solutions and ability to identify new opportunities.

We are committed to inclusivity and encourage candidates to inform us of any reasonable adjustments needed during the application process.

Who we are

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

With over 55,000 employees across 170+ countries, we offer stability and support as a long-standing industry player.

We focus on sustainable impact, wellbeing, diversity, and continuous skill development.

If you want to work in a dynamic environment that values your creativity and contributions, Zurich could be the right place for you. Join us and be part of something great.

Our Culture

We foster a strong community, valuing diversity and inclusion, and are proud of the awards we've received for our efforts. We want our people to bring their whole selves to work and feel welcomed, regardless of background or beliefs.

We prioritize our employees’ wellbeing across physical, mental, social, and financial aspects, providing access to expert support and training.

We encourage volunteering and community involvement through our Zurich Community Trust, which has donated over £90 million in grants and volunteer hours in the UK.

Make a difference with us—be challenged, inspired, supported, and love what you do.