Senior Civil Engineer - London (Greater), United Kingdom - Lethaby & Cook

Description

Our client, one of the world's largest insurers is looking for a civil engineer or construction professional who wants to embark on a new and well rewarded career in their industry. They are a leading insurer of high value global civil engineering and construction projects. You will apply your industry knowledge in your role as a construction underwriter and receive training and support to enable you to transfer your skills.

You will work closely with brokers, and your risk engineering colleagues, who are also former engineering and construction professionals. You will play a key role in assessing risk, pricing, managing the existing client portfolio and in securing new business. Occasional international travel will be required.

The company has a reputation for being a very good employer, they provide excellent terms and conditions of employment and career prospects. Industry specialists who join their business are enrolled in their underwriting academy, ensuring the required underwriting skills are developed swiftly.

Your Profile: You should have at least six years construction or consulting engineering experience, this should ideally have included some exposure to heavy civil engineering or industrial projects. A good academic background is required, with a 2:1 degree, or above, in civil engineering, structural engineering or construction. Chartered status is advantageous but not essential. The position requires a high standard of interpersonal and communication skills, plus critical thinking ability.

The Company: A highly rated major insurer that has traded successfully for over 100 years. They employ over 40,000 globally. The business division this vacancy is with numbers 900 staff, they are a market leader for Construction All Risks "CAR" and Erection All Risks "EAR" insurance, with an emphasis on highways, tunnels, rail, industrial, and on and offshore renewable energy projects.