Technical Lead - Construction Risk Engineer

Location: Home-based but UK-wide travel required, company car provided

Salary: Dep on exp + annual bonus + benefits

Who we are

Allianz Commercial is a global insurance company, serving across 70 different countries and a leader in the insurance of construction projects with an experienced and dedicated underwriting and risk engineering team. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate an inclusive culture.

Our Loss Control Engineering team is made up of experienced engineers from a wide range of technical and scientific disciplines. The team provides a flexible range of risk consulting services.

Background:

We are looking for a Technical Lead, Construction Risk Engineer with civil engineering expertise, having a focus on CAR (Contractors’ All Risks) exposures, with previous experience in the insurance sector / Construction industry; or recently graduated with a civil engineering qualification. Construction liability risk / Construction health & safety practitioner experience an advantage.

Reporting to the UK Loss Control Engineering, Technical Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Construction CAR discipline, providing loss control expertise, support and assistance to our customers and to assist Allianz underwriting in risk selection and retention.

You’ll provide ongoing co-ordination and monitoring of loss prevention activity, the servicing of assigned accounts and loss control survey work. You will develop and maintain professional working relationships with our Underwriting, Distribution, Communications and Claims teams, as well as with our clients and brokers.

Passionate about your fields of expertise, you will track technical developments and share knowledge with colleagues, looking for continual improvements in risk assessment criteria and tools in close alignment with Claims and Underwriting teams.

The role requires the successful applicant to be:

• Up to date with and ongoing development of your knowledge in respect of Construction risk management and the implications of relevant UK regulation.
• Liaising and collaborating with underwriting account and claims teams, aiding the development and implementation of underwriting strategy and standards in respect of technical developments, legislation and establish lessons learned, etc.
• Development and maintenance of technical training guidance and technical manuals.
• Design and delivery of technical learning and development skills within area of specialism for the wider Loss Control team. ‘Train the trainer’ qualification an advantage in this respect.
• Carry out technical assessments and apply risk control measures for insured risks via; desk top reviews, on-site and remote surveys, for Construction risks. Able to attend site visits with brokers and clients to provide guidance on technical enhancements / improvements and thereby reduce the risk of losses.
• Work with underwriting, clients and brokers to develop customised loss control engineering programs. Generate and review required reports and recommendations, presenting results to Underwriters, clients and brokers.
• Follow up on developments in your area and proactively engage in knowledge exchange with expert groups, providing support for training internal customers and external clients.
• Proactively support the development of data-based tools for simplified and optimized risk analysis.

About you:

• An experienced Construction Risk Engineer who has significant experience in a similar role within the insurance industry, or working in the Construction sector as a civil engineer. We would also consider applicants who have recently graduated with a civil engineering qualification.
• Additionally, experience with Construction liability risk / health & safety an advantage.
• Open-mindedness and curious with a commitment to remaining up-to-date with developments in this specialist field.
• Suitable and sufficient knowledge of relevant UK regulation and compliance.
• Familiar with risk assessments, CDM, and the Building Safety Act.
• Understanding of the Joint Code of Practice (JCoP) – fire & escape of water.
• Experience with structural assessments, temporary works design and modern methods of construction (MMC).
• Project planning and implementation.
• How insurance processes work in detail, having been in the industry or close to it.
• High proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
• Digitalization projects and data analysis.

Professional membership and qualification requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher degree qualification or equivalent in Civil Engineering, with IEng, EngTech or CEng status - essential
• Other Relevant Qualifications: ACII; NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction / NEBOSH Construction Certificate; CIOB; IRM

What we will offer you

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Annual bonus scheme
• Tools of the trade car
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life cover
• Group Income Protection
• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Flexible working arrangements
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts

Our ways of working

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.

Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Our Purpose and Values

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Our purpose and values are more than just words on a website - they are the why and how of Allianz. They influence everything we do and guide us how to do it. Created by our people, for our people, they shape our culture, bring us together, and inspire us to be the best. Building an inclusive culture for us all to succeed.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Allianz, we value diversity and inclusion and back this up with our accreditations. Allianz is EDGE certified for gender inclusion, members of the Women in Finance Charter, members of the Stonewall Diversity Champion programme, signatories of Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We have a range of employee networks focusing on gender inclusion, cultural diversity, LGBTQIA+, disability and long term health conditions (including neurodiversity), intergenerational and life stages, parents and carers, mental wellbeing, menopause support and armed forces and veterans, all supporting you to bring your best and authentic self to work.

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