Risk Engineer - Property and Business Interruption

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

Job summary

A global insurance provider is seeking a Risk Engineer in Manchester. This role involves developing customer-centric risk management strategies and conducting assessments. Candidates should have experience in property loss prevention and account management, alongside strong presentation skills. The position offers flexible benefits including a 12% pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

12% non-contributory pension

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Experience in property loss prevention and managing customer accounts.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills required.
• Willingness to upskill in Fixed Fire Protection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer service strategies to improve risk management.
• Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with teams.
• Support business development and deliver risk engineering programs.

Skills

Property loss prevention

Business Interruption

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Risk Engineer - Property and Business Interruption, Manchester

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to advance their career in Risk Management by joining our diverse, passionate, and thought-leading ZRS Property Team.

This client-facing role involves working with our larger Corporate, Real Estate, and international clients to provide tailored risk engineering solutions. The position is home-based in South UK, with travel to customer sites across London and the Home Counties. It is an essential car user (ECU) role with a company car allowance.

The successful candidate will have experience in Property & Business Assessments, preferably with some Account Engineering background. We support career development through training, and we seek individuals with ambition, customer focus, responsiveness, teamwork, and a drive for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement customer service strategies to reduce loss and improve risk management.
• Conduct desktop and on-site risk assessments following technical guidelines.
• Collaborate with Risk Engineering Assistants on reports, benchmarking, and review meetings.
• Manage progress on risk improvement actions for assigned accounts.
• Support business development by understanding Zurich Resilience Solutions and collaborating with teams.
• Contribute to thought leadership through events, articles, and publications.
• Deliver risk engineering programs in line with service level agreements, collaborating with global networks and contractors.
• Provide technical support for large building projects and refurbishments.
• Engage regularly with Business Partners in London.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in property loss prevention, Business Interruption, and Natural Hazards; willingness to upskill in Fixed Fire Protection.
• Experience assessing High Rise buildings.
• Experience managing customer accounts and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent presentation, relationship, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to self and team development.
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent is desirable.

Benefits

We offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including a 12% non-contributory pension, annual bonus, private medical insurance, and holiday options. More details can be found on our benefits page.

About Zurich

We aim to be a responsible, impactful, and leading global insurer, supporting over 55,000 employees worldwide. We focus on sustainable impact, wellbeing, diversity, and continuous learning. Join us to be part of something great.

Our Culture

We value community, diversity, and inclusion, striving to create a welcoming environment for all employees. We are committed to fair hiring practices and supporting our staff’s wellbeing through various initiatives, including volunteering and charitable activities through Zurich Community Trust.

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