Construction Risk Engineer - Industry Practices

Join our newly established Construction Industry Practice. This initiative is part of Chubb's commitment to grow our construction Industry Practice by developing industry expertise across various lines of business. Our focus is on providing tailored multi-line products and risk engineering services to meet the specific needs of our clients, which include all potential construction projects.

Role Purpose:

As a Construction Risk Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients and underwriters by providing expert risk engineering services.

Your responsibilities will include:

Collaborating with Line of Business (LoB) engineering teams across Construction, Casualty and Environmental, to implement a multi-line approach to risk engineering, focusing on the middle market segment but not limited to.
Provide timely succinct and technically advanced engineering advice to underwriters regarding risks of construction in compliance with CHUBB Engineering guidelines and processes.
Conducting site visits and risk surveys of client projects and premises, providing input into broker reports, and making risk improvement recommendations.
Supporting Construction underwriters with technical input into risk assessments, evaluating submission information, and completing engineering reviews. Support them as well in clients and broker meetings.
Keeping informed of industry developments, including technological advancements, regulatory changes, and market challenges, and sharing insights with stakeholders.
Attending and participating in industry events to represent Chubb and expand your network of industry stakeholders.
Work with CEMENA Construction leaders and marketing & communications to develop thought leadership articles for external audience.
Create, market and develop value-added risk engineering services for Construction clients.
Work closely with Chubb Overseas General (COG) Construction risk engineer, COG Construction Industry Practice (IP) Leader and CEMENA Construction Risk Engineers, IP leaders and underwriters.
Work with underwriting leaders in the country / region to help develop our mid-market risk appetite and strategy in particular segment areas to ensure profitable growth.
Support training for underwriting teams (multi-line) to help them gain confidence and establish skills in technical areas, and support training presentations for partner brokers.
Technical support for thought leadership (working alongside underwriting and marketing) which will help position Chubb as a specialist market.

Technical skills

Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering activities related to the construction of complex projects.
Extensive knowledge of construction sectors with a commitment to continuous learning.
Practical and results-driven with the ability to prioritize workload.
Clear and confident communicator capable of conveying technical information to non-technical audiences.
Insurance engineering experience gained with a recognized lead insurer or re-insurer would be beneficial but not essential.
Keen inquisitive interest in Engineering subjects and appreciative of the business environment/ethics.
A qualified engineer, preferably holding a degree in Construction or Civil Engineering.
Ability to work through both Property and casualty exposures for construction business.

Other requirements :

Willingness to travel across the CEMENA region with a focus on Spain, Portugal and Italy, but not limited to.
The role is located in Madrid, in Spain.
Fluent English, native Spanish ; Italian and Portuguese language would be a plus.
Excellent communication and negotiating skills with ability to work both on own initiative and as an effective team member.
PC literate with a good working knowledge of Office software suite.
Enjoy facing new challenges including working with large multi-national clients, brokers, claims adjusters and others.
Great teammate with flexible, communicative, and personable approach to work.
Ability to work independently, being autonomous and manage time.

What we offer in return:

32 days of vacation a year.
2 days working from home option + additional flexible days.
Working from home allowance.
Entry time flexibility.
Private medical insurance.
Life and accident insurance.
Meal allowance.
Pension plan.
Stock purchase plan.
Flexible compensation scheme.
Wellhub.
Employee assistance program.
Comprehensive Learning & Development offer.

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