Risk Engineer - Property and Business Interruption

Zurich Insurance Company; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global insurance company in London is seeking a part-time to full-time Risk Engineer. You will provide tailored risk engineering solutions to corporate clients, engaging in assessments and delivering programs aligned with service level agreements. The ideal candidate has experience in property loss prevention and customer account management, along with strong presentation and negotiation skills. This role offers flexible employee benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

12% pension scheme

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Holiday options

Qualifications

• Experience in property loss prevention, Business Interruption, and Natural Hazards.
• Experience managing customer accounts and stakeholder relationships.
• Commitment to self-development and supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement customer service strategies to reduce losses.
• Conduct desktop and on-site assessments.
• Generate stewardship reports and conduct review meetings with clients.
• Manage risk improvement actions proactively.
• Support business development by understanding offerings.
• Deliver risk engineering programs in line with SLAs.

Skills

Property loss prevention

Business Interruption

Natural Hazards

Fire Protection

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Risk Engineer - Property and Business Interruption, London

This role is available on a part-time, job-share, and full-time basis. It is based at home in South UK, with travel to customer sites across London and the Home Counties. The position is an essential car user (ECU) role, including a company car allowance. The closing date for applications is Friday, 29th August 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates seeking to advance their career in Risk Management within a diverse and passionate team. The role involves working with corporate, real estate, and international clients to provide tailored risk engineering solutions, including assessments and technical support.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing customer service strategies to reduce losses and improve risk management.
• Conducting desktop and on-site assessments following internal guidelines.
• Generating stewardship reports, benchmarking, and conducting review meetings with clients.
• Managing risk improvement actions proactively.
• Supporting business development by understanding Zurich Resilience Solutions offerings.
• Contributing to thought leadership through events and publications.
• Delivering risk engineering programs in line with SLAs, collaborating with global networks and contractors.
• Providing technical support for major building developments and refurbishments.
• Engaging with business partners in London regularly.

Candidate requirements:

• Experience in property loss prevention, Business Interruption, and Natural Hazards, with a willingness to upskill in Fire Protection.
• Experience assessing high-rise buildings.
• Experience managing customer accounts and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent presentation, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to self-development and supporting others.
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent is desirable.

Benefits include:

Flexible employee benefits such as a 12% pension scheme, annual bonus, private medical insurance, and holiday options. For more details, follow the link provided.

About Zurich:

With over 55,000 employees across 170+ countries, Zurich aims to be a responsible and impactful global insurer. We foster diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, offering extensive training and community involvement opportunities.

If you're looking for a dynamic environment that values your contributions and supports your growth, Zurich could be the right place for you. Join us to make a difference and be part of something great.