Risk Engineer - Property and Business Interruption

Zurich Insurance Company; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm seeks a Risk Engineer to deliver tailored risk management solutions. The role involves working with corporate and international clients, providing assessments, and improving risk strategies. Ideal candidates have experience in property loss prevention and strong customer relations skills. This position offers flexible working hours and a range of benefits including a pension scheme and annual bonus.

Benefits

12% pension scheme

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in property loss prevention including Business Interruption and Natural Hazards.
• Experience assessing High Rise buildings.
• Experience managing customer accounts and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement customer service strategies to reduce losses.
• Conduct desktop and on-site assessments following technical guidelines.
• Collaborate with Risk Engineering Assistants on reports.

Skills

Property loss prevention

Customer relationship management

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Risk Engineer - Property and Business Interruption, Gloucester

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 998a01297a91

Job Views: 16

Posted: 25.08.2025

Expiry Date: 09.10.2025

Job Description:

This role offers flexible working hours: part-time, job-share, and full-time options.

Location: Home-based, South UK

Closing Date for applications: Friday, 29th August 2025

Join our diverse and passionate ZRS Property Team to advance your career in Risk Management. This client-facing role involves working with large Corporate, Real Estate, and international clients to deliver tailored risk engineering solutions.

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

Ideal candidates will have experience in Property & Business Assessments and some Account Engineering background. We support your development into an established Account Engineer with comprehensive training, emphasizing customer service, technical guidance, and risk management excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement customer service strategies to reduce losses and improve risk management.
• Conduct desktop and on-site assessments following technical guidelines.
• Collaborate with Risk Engineering Assistants on reports and customer reviews.
• Manage risk improvement actions proactively.
• Support business development by understanding Zurich Resilience Solutions offerings.
• Contribute to thought leadership through articles and events.
• Deliver risk engineering programs aligned with service agreements.
• Provide technical support for large developments and refurbishments.
• Engage regularly with our London-based Business Partners.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in property loss prevention, including Business Interruption and Natural Hazards; willingness to learn Fixed Fire Protection.
• Experience assessing High Rise buildings.
• Experience managing customer accounts and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and customer relationship skills.
• Commitment to self and team development.
• Engineering degree or equivalent preferred.

Benefits:

We offer a range of flexible benefits including a 12% pension scheme, annual bonus, private medical insurance, and holiday options. More details can be found via the provided link.

About Zurich:

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, Zurich aims to be a responsible, impactful global insurer. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture and support employee wellbeing and community involvement through initiatives like the Zurich Community Trust.

Join us to make a difference, be challenged, inspired, and supported in your career.