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Construction Risk Engineer

Remote:

Full Remote

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Hong Kong

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor or Master degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering, Chartered Member of ICE or IStructE or working towards it, Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, Excellent knowledge of construction materials and methods.

Key responsabilities:

Assess risk quality and estimate loss potential
Carry out site-based risk engineering surveys and produce technical reports

Zurich Insurance Insurance XLarge https://www.zurich.com/services/social-media

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Job description

Job Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within our Risk Engineering business as a Construction Risk Engineer working in a dynamic work environment in hybrid mode
You will be responsible for ensuring that all risk engineering is technically and commercially viable by providing first class customer service, either directly or by sub-contracted consultants, and ensuring that all Risk Engineering policies and standards are clearly defined and implemented
You will act as an expert resource to internally to Zurich underwriting, claims and the global risk engineering network on construction related areas. You will also act as an expert to clients and brokers.
As Construction Risk Engineer, this is a office & work-based role that required frequent attendance to our Hong Kong office and to our client sites in Hong Kong and occasionally in the Asian region

Job Accountabilities

Work closely and assist the underwriters by assessing risk quality and estimating maximum loss potential for Property Damage, Business Interruption and Liability
Carry out site-based risk engineering surveys of worldwide production facilities and produce clear technical reports for internal or external distribution
Assess the broker submissions and survey reports to produce desk top risk assessments for other production facilities
Support claims validation and investigation processes
Provide leadership and technical insight on risk features of related industries, including lessons from losses
Develop unattached risk engineering opportunities

Job Qualifications

Bachelor or Master degree (desirable) in Civil and/or Structural Engineering
Chartered Member of either Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) or Institute of Structural Engineering (IStructE) or working towards it
Excellent knowledge of the construction industry including experience of working on site
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
Excellent working knowledge with a variety of construction materials and methods and an excellent understanding of industry best practice
Ability to produce concise and accurate technical reports in a timely manner
Having an existing knowledge of the insurance market would be beneficial, but not essential

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!

Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.