Construction Risk Manager

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Construction Risk Manager - EO Risk Solutions

The Opportunity

QBE Europe is currently recruiting for a Construction Risk Manager to join our EO Casualty & Construction Risk Solutions team. As a Risk Manager, you will be providing support for the Casualty & Construction Senior Risk Managers and Underwriting teams by assisting with identification and management of key risks associated with various construction insurance policy coverages.

You will assist the Construction Senior Risk Managers with the management of Major and Corporate Customer construction accounts through the provision of risk management evaluations, surveys and services to help improve the risk profile of our customers and to support business retention and acquisition.

The role provides an exciting development opportunity, technical construction insurance training will be provided.

Your new role

1. Supporting Senior Risk Managers (SRMs) with the account management of our Major and Corporate Customer construction accounts.
2. Assisting with reviews regarding insured perils such as fire, water damage, moisture damage, natural perils, security exposures, quality and environmental issues.
3. Undertaking risk engineering activities including, but not limited to, facilitating, joining and conducting project site surveys, and assisting with technical desktop reviews.
4. Assisting with evaluating clients' risk control measures in line with industry best practice guidance, including provision and monitoring of identified Risk Improvements and opportunities.
5. Overseeing the workflow process for client Risk Solutions activity via our reporting platform - QRisk.
6. Recording of risk management activities and data on the appropriate systems in order to ensure the client work is recorded and visible to the wider client teams.
7. Remaining up to date with current industry best practice documentation and loss prevention guidance including identifying emerging trends.

About you

1. Relevant construction, civil engineering or risk management qualifications - minimum BEng, BSc or NVQ Level 5 or equivalent.
2. Relevant industrial experience in construction, civil engineering or insurance risk management is preferential.
3. Strong working knowledge and insights of construction risks and risk management practices including innovative methods and materials.
4. Strong working knowledge of actively managing construction site health, safety and wellbeing risks is preferable. This can be supported with the candidate holding, or willing to obtain the NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate.
5. Able to demonstrate the ability to manage technical issues, negotiations and problem solve in an effective and efficient manner.
6. The role requires a willingness to travel throughout the UK (and further afield if required) to assist with providing services to clients and to support our Underwriting teams at various offices.
7. Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally.

1. 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
2. Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
3. Pension - you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
4. Private medical insurance - we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
5. Family friendly policies - we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
6. Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
7. Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes.
8. Cycle-to-Work - benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.

QBE Awards

Some of the awards QBE is proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;

1. AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
2. Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
3. UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year
4. Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award
5. Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employer

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in.

Accessibility

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.

What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the "apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.

APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Continuity, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Presenting with Impact, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Risk Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Technical Writing, Travel Planning

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.