Risk Engineer - Fire and Business Interruption

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Risk Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in risk management, focusing on property insurance and business interruption. Successful candidates will conduct assessments, create detailed reports, and collaborate with various departments to enhance risk management strategies. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization promotes flexible working arrangements and offers comprehensive training. Join a forward-thinking firm that values creativity and contributions, and be part of a team that makes a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

12% pension

annual bonus

income protection

life cover (4x salary)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

flexibility to swap or buy additional days

3 days paid volunteering

up to 16 weeks full pay for parental leave

Private medical insurance

gym discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Property Risk Assessment

Risk Management

Loss Prevention

Presentation Skills

Customer Engagement

Negotiation Skills

Effective Communication

Team Development

Education

Cert/Dip CII

TIFireE Certification

Risk Management Certifications

Job description

Risk Engineer - Fire and Business Interruption

Job ID: 121447

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 a career in Risk Management to join our diverse, passionate, and innovative ZRS Property Team.

Ideal candidates will have some background in Property Insurance, gained through Underwriting, Claims, or Risk Engineering roles.

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

Successful candidates will undergo a 3-month comprehensive training academy to build foundational skills in Risk Engineering.

This role offers diversity, rewards, and ongoing support to help you thrive and provide technical guidance to our customers.

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

We promote flexible working arrangements such as part-time, flexible hours, job sharing, remote work, or compressed hours. Please discuss your needs during the interview process.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct desktop and on-site assessments following global guidelines.
2. Create professional risk assessment and improvement reports for stakeholders.
3. Manage risk improvement actions proactively within customer accounts.
4. Collaborate with Risk Engineering, Claims, Underwriting, and other departments.
5. Prioritize workload to meet global and customer needs.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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 such as Cert/Dip CII, TIFireE, or Risk Management certifications.
• Strong presentation, customer engagement, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and promote teamwork.
• Commitment to self and team development with clear goal setting.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with Zurich Resilience Solutions and stakeholder engagement.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all candidates are comfortable and supported during the application and interview process. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments needed.

About Us

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 are a stable industry leader committed to sustainable impact, wellbeing, diversity, and continuous learning.

If you seek a dynamic, rewarding environment that values your creativity and contributions, Zurich could be the ideal place for you. Join us and be part of something great.

Our Culture

We foster a strong community, emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. We support our employees' physical, mental, social, and financial health through various initiatives, training, and community involvement, including our Zurich Community Trust, which has donated over £90 million to UK causes.

Benefits

Financial: 12% pension, annual bonus, income protection, life cover (4x salary).

Time Off: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexibility to swap or buy additional days, 3 days paid volunteering, up to 16 weeks full pay for parental leave.

Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, virtual GP, gym discounts, free flu jabs, wellbeing support.

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