Risk Engineer - Property and Business Interruption

Zurich Insurance Company; Northampton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Risk Engineer to provide tailored risk engineering solutions while working flexibly from home. The role requires experience in property loss prevention and a commitment to self-development. You will collaborate with corporate clients and manage risk improvement actions. The position offers 12% pension, annual bonuses, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

12% non-contributory pension

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in property loss prevention and Business Interruption.
• Willingness to learn about Fixed Fire Protection.
• Experience assessing high-rise buildings.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer service strategies to reduce loss.
• Conduct desktop and on-site assessments.
• Collaborate with Assistant to generate reports and conduct benchmarking.
• Manage risk improvement actions across assigned accounts.

Skills

Property loss prevention

Business Interruption

Natural Hazards

Customer relationship management

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Risk Engineer - Property and Business Interruption, Northampton

Location: Home-based, South UK

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

Closing Date for application: Friday 29th August 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates interested in advancing their career in Risk Management within the diverse and passionate Zurich Resilience Solutions team.

The role involves working with corporate, real estate, and international clients to provide tailored risk engineering solutions. It is home-based, with travel required across London and the Home Counties. The position 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. Candidates should be eager to develop into an established Account Engineer role, supported by training. They should demonstrate ambition, customer focus, responsiveness, teamwork, and a drive for excellence.

We offer comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed in providing technical guidance and insights to our customers.

Zurich Resilience Solutions supports clients and stakeholders with market-leading risk management services, including survey programs, account management, and technical advice.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement customer service strategies to reduce loss and improve risk management.
• Conduct desktop and on-site assessments following internal guidelines.
• Collaborate with your Risk Engineering Assistant to generate reports, conduct benchmarking, and review meetings.
• Manage risk improvement actions proactively across assigned accounts.
• Support business development by understanding Zurich Resilience Solutions' offerings and collaborating with colleagues.
• Contribute to thought leadership through articles, publications, and events.
• Deliver risk engineering programs in line with service agreements, collaborating with global teams when necessary.
• Provide technical support for large building developments and refurbishments.
• Engage with Business Partners in London regularly.

Qualifications:

• Experience in property loss prevention, 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, customer relationship, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to self-development and supporting others' growth.
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent (desirable).

Benefits:

We offer 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:

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, Zurich aims to be a responsible and impactful insurer. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment, valuing wellbeing, development, and community involvement. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded over £90 million to causes in the UK.

Join us to make a difference, be challenged, and be inspired. Love what you do and work for Zurich.