Senior Construction Risk Engineer

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Chubb is seeking an experienced Engineer to provide professional engineering advice to our Construction underwriting team in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, with the aim of improving underwriting profitability and assisting in portfolio development and new business opportunities. This role involves collaboration with underwriters as well as interaction with clients and brokers. The position will cover the APAC region and will be based in Australia reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager for APAC. The primary responsibility is to provide timely, succinct and technically advanced engineering advice to underwriters with regard to technical risks of construction of Industrial Facilities in compliance with CHUBB processes and best practices.

• Develop DeskTop Reviews for large and complex industrial construction projects worldwide, ensuring adherence to CHUBB Technical Lines Engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with regional engineers to conduct peer reviews.
• Conduct on-site visits to industrial construction projects to monitor progress, gather pertinent risk information, and offer recommendations to insured parties for mitigating risk exposure. Review site visit reports from regional engineers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review site visit reports from other regional engineers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Design and implement tools that leverage knowledge, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness to provide optimal solutions for managing and reducing financial risks associated with CHUBB's portfolio.
• Evaluate significant losses in construction projects of industrial facilities within CHUBB's portfolio in APAC. Ensure that relevant data is accurately uploaded to the loss database for further analysis.
• Provide support and training for other risk engineers and senior underwriters to enhance their expertise and effectiveness in risk assessment.
• Continuously enhance engineering knowledge and resources within areas of expertise to stay current with industry practices and standards.
• Develop and improve communication effectiveness and manage relationships with clients, brokers, and the insurance market, to maintain CHUBB's credibility as a leading professional and ethical insurer.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team and streamline workflow management processes.
• Broaden your knowledge base beyond core competencies to support underwriting functions through ongoing education and training, enhancing overall team performance.

• A qualified engineer, preferably holding a degree in Civil Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• A minimum of ten years of hands-on engineering experience, preferably including experience as a site manager, in the construction of heavy industries, particularly in Power Generation and/or Oil and Gas projects, with progressive responsibility in construction, commissioning, and management across a diverse range of technologies and projects.
• Having two to five years of experience in insurance engineering with a recognized lead insurer or reinsurer is considered advantageous.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to facilitate effective interactions with clients, brokers, and stakeholders.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm for facing new challenges, particularly in engagements with large multinational clients.
• A team player with flexible, communicative, and personable approach to work.
• A keen interest in engineering subjects, with an appreciation for the business environment and ethical considerations.

We offer you the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and agile environment where continuous development is encouraged throughout your career. We also offer a flexible working approach via our "My One Thing" initiative, education assistance, dress for your day every Friday, promotion of health and wellbeing (including discounted health insurance, daily breakfast and fresh fruit), and the option to enroll into the Chubb Limited discounted stock purchasing scheme.