UK Construction & Engineering Portfolio Leader

QBE Insurance; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday a year

Flexible working opportunities

Pension – employer contributions 10%

Job summary

QBE Insurance seeks a Portfolio Manager to lead the UK Construction & Engineering team in London with hybrid working. You will steer underwriting performance, portfolio strategy, and business development while mentoring a high-performing team and engaging with brokers and clients.

Strong leadership and market acumen are essential for delivering profitable growth. You will collaborate across Pricing, Risk Solutions and Claims, ensuring governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance while

Qualifications

• Significant Construction & Engineering underwriting experience with a proven understanding of the UK market.
• Established broker and client network within the Construction & Engineering sector.
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering portfolio strategies that drive profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the UK Construction & Engineering portfolio strategy aligned with business objectives and growth.
• Monitor portfolio performance, market trends and opportunities to optimise results and customer outcomes.
• Lead underwriting performance through technical expertise and disciplined risk selection.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Portfolio strategy

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Broker & market engagement

Governance & risk

Data-driven decision making

Job description

QBE Insurance seeks a Portfolio Manager to lead the UK Construction & Engineering team in London with hybrid working. You will steer underwriting performance, portfolio strategy, and business development while mentoring a high-performing team and engaging with brokers and clients.

Strong leadership and market acumen are essential for delivering profitable growth. You will collaborate across Pricing, Risk Solutions and Claims, ensuring governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance while