Risk Engineering Management Consultant

Aon Corporation; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced Risk Management Consultant. This hybrid position involves conducting site audits, providing actionable risk improvement recommendations, and working closely with clients across various industries. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and at least 5 years of experience, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills. An inclusive workplace, the company offers career development and work-life balance benefits.

Benefits

Global wellbeing days

Educational support

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in an Engineering role.
• Experience within a manufacturing or project management setting is an advantage.
• Confidence to make concise decisions and take accountability for the work delivered.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to help identify, understand, and improve risk.
• Undertake site audits and surveys.
• Produce prioritised recommendations for risk improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Technical expertise

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Chemical Engineering or similar

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Aon Global Risk Consulting (AGRC)

AGRC Risk Control Engineering globally comprises a body of over 800 Loss Control Engineers as professional consultants. The engineering team provides direct support and services to our in‑house brokers and their clients. This typically involves the review, assessment and development of our client’s Loss Control Risk Management programs both physically on site by auditing and gap analysis and also by working with Site Management Teams / Client Risk Managers to support the development and enhancement of existing Risk Management programs.

We work as in-country departments with teams of Account Engineers and Field engineers providing services including auditing / reporting, working directly with our client’s providing oversight and support on their risk management programs including Loss Control Policies, investment programmes, project review, site audit visits, risk improvement recommendation tracking and day-to-day general technical support.

We work with the clients and our counterparts from the insurers to audit, analyse, report on and improve the loss control arrangements at client facilities.

Our Engineers typically excel in the following skills:

• Technical expertise / industry background having a broad knowledge of technical operations, systems, buildings, processes etc
• People interaction, relationship & management
• Auditing, assessment, report presentation facilitating the future proofing of client’s assets with supports and improvement programmes
• Ability to step back and separate the technical details from the wider body of work and to make strategic decisions accordingly
• Being able to ‘Read the room’ and apply appropriate language and qualified representation demonstration repour & trust
• Day-to-day interaction with Aon Colleagues, Client, insurers and project managers
• Ability to work in a group and individually being self‑driven, managing workload and meeting targets.

Risk Management Consultant

Are you an experienced Engineer looking for a change of pace? Are you tired of repetitive tasks with limited scope for development and progression? Do you seek to understand how processes & systems work and how they can be improved? If so, this role is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of industries while also developing professional competencies such as leadership, management, and communication.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Dublin offices with our team of engineers.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

The role involves a healthy mix of on‑site auditing, problem solving, application of technical and industry standards, report preparation, working closely with client risk managers and spans a range of industry sectors including container glass, pulp & paper, food & beverage, manufacturing, pharma, and retail.

The successful candidate will work closely with clients to identify, understand and develop solutions for buildings, processes, equipment, utilities and business interruption risks.

Support will be provided by senior colleagues to further develop your skills and experience in areas such as fire safety, process engineering, explosion risk, sprinkler protection, project management and risk control.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Support clients to help identify, understand, and improve risk
• Undertake site audits and surveys. Produce reports on site risks and control measures
• Produce prioritised recommendations for risk improvement
• Review, validate and prioritise insurance company and third‑party risk improvement recommendations
• Act as liaison between client and insurance companies and advocate on behalf of the client on technical risk engineering matters
• Develop and maintain relationships with direct clients outside the Aon network.
• Support the broking process by providing concise risk engineering insights and summaries
• Lead projects and co‑ordinate within other Aon resources in the delivery of the above
• Research and development of solutions to technical issues such as sprinkler protection, explosion protection, building design for fire safety, engineering controls for managing ignitable liquids, etc.
• Provide formal written reports and / or verbal presentations

How this opportunity is different

This is a client facing role that will expose the successful individual to subject matter experts in some of the largest and most influential companies in the world. Their work will have direct impact on strategy and risk control and will shape the decisions of senior leaders.

The successful Engineer will have the flexibility to arrange their workload and manage their own clients, along with the opportunity to shape their own careers in a direction that suits them best.

The availability of educational support here in Aon will assist your growth and professional development with an emphasis on up‑skilling to help you reach your personal goals and meet client needs.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

The successful Engineer will have:

• An undergraduate degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Chemical Engineering or similar
• At least 5 years’ experience in an Engineering role. Experience within a manufacturing or project management setting is an advantage
• Excellent problem solving & analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a wide range of internal and external clients
• Ability to break down and explain complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Confidence to make concise decisions and take accountability for the work delivered
• Proficient in analysing data in Microsoft Excel, report writing in Microsoft Word and developing presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to manage your own workload and to work independently
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multi‑disciplinary teams
• Interest in developing your skills through educational support
• Full clean driving licence
• The flexibility to travel within Ireland and abroad for client work as required

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [e-mail]

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