Risk Engineer - Fire and Business Interuption

Risk Engineer - Fire and Business Interruption

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

Location: Home-based, South UK

Closing Date: 14th May 2025

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates interested in a career within Risk Management to join our diverse, passionate, and innovative ZRS Property Team.

Candidates should ideally have some background in Property Insurance, gained through underwriting, claims, or risk engineering roles.

The role is home-based, with required travel to customer sites across the region. It is an essential car user (ECU) position, including a company car allowance.

Successful candidates will undergo a 3-month training academy providing foundational risk engineering training.

This role offers diversity and rewards, with comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you excel and provide technical guidance to our customers.

Zurich Resilience Solutions supports customers and stakeholders with market-leading risk management services, including surveys, account management, and technical advice.

Many employees work flexibly, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, remote work, or compressed hours. Please discuss your flexibility needs during the interview process.

What will you be doing?

• Conduct desktop and on-site risk assessments following global guidelines.
• Create professional risk assessment and improvement reports for stakeholders.
• Manage risk improvement actions proactively within customer account programs.
• Collaborate across Risk Engineering, Claims, Underwriting, and other departments.
• Prioritize workload to meet customer needs and global standards.

What are we looking for?

• Experience assessing property risks (fire, flood, security) from underwriting or claims perspectives.
• Knowledge of risk management and loss prevention for Property and Business Interruption risks.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., Cert/Dip CII, TIFireE, Risk Management Certification).
• Strong presentation and customer engagement skills, with influencing and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and promote teamwork with internal and external partners.
• Commitment to self-development and supporting others' growth.
• Clear, consistent, and open communication skills.
• Proficiency with Zurich Resilience Solutions offerings and ability to identify new opportunities.

We are committed to inclusivity and welcome adjustments or support during the application process.

Who we are:

Zurich aims to be a responsible and impactful global insurer, creating a brighter future for customers, employees, and the planet, with over 55,000 employees worldwide.

We focus on sustainable impact, wellbeing, diversity, and continuous development, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

If you seek a dynamic, rewarding environment that values your contributions, Zurich could be the place for you. Join us and make a difference.

Our Culture

We value community, diversity, and inclusion, with numerous awards recognizing our efforts. We encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work and respect all backgrounds and beliefs.

Our wellbeing initiatives support physical, mental, social, and financial health, including partnerships with wellbeing experts and access to extensive training and development.

We also promote volunteering and community engagement through the Zurich Community Trust, which has donated over £90 million to UK causes.

Benefits include:

• 12% pension scheme
• Annual bonus
• Income protection
• Life cover (4x salary)

Time away from work:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to swap or buy additional days
• Paid volunteering days
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for parental leave

Health and wellbeing:

• Private medical insurance
• Virtual GP services
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free flu jabs

Making a difference:

• Leading sustainability initiatives, including signing the UN Business Ambition for 1.5 C pledge
• Extensive charitable activities through Zurich Community Trust