Construction Risk Engineer

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom FM Global Full time

FM Global is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM Global helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.

This position is accountable for delivering Construction risk engineering products and services, primarily in the Renewable Energy sector that enable FM Global Renewable Energy clients to enhance the resilience of their construction projects, reduce exposure to construction-related loss events and ensure a flawless transition from Construction phase to Operational state. The position is fully responsible for risk identification, assessment and improvement, and ongoing loss prevention consulting services to ensure the development and growth of a profitable construction business portfolio consistent with FM Global policies, business strategies, risk engineering guidelines and objectives.

Through effective consulting on construction risk management, onsite risk identification, mitigation solutions and construction supply chain resilience, clients will be best positioned to address the many emerging risk management issues associated with optimally completing construction projects in line with planned timelines and objectives. This is accomplished through accurate identification, evaluation and quantification of risk characteristics and exposures throughout the construction project and the overall assessment of construction site risk quality as the project evolves. It involves the allocation and management of both internal and external construction loss prevention and engineering resources including closely working with FM Global Cargo Risk Engineering on the storage and transportation risks associated with construction projects.

Consulting is provided to clients, their contractors and Client Service Team members on construction risk identification, prevention and mitigation, project management, contractor management, and management of change, as well as on priority risk improvement measures that have the most significant impact on loss frequency and severity during construction.

This involves helping the client understand their exposures to loss events during construction and their impact on project work, achievements and completion deadlines, recognizing the Insured's risk tolerance level. The role will develop and recommend practical, cost-effective, mutually acceptable solutions to reduce and/or mitigate loss during construction.

Collaborate and engage with Client Service Team members, field engineering, cargo risk engineering, and the Chief Engineers Group, including Codes, Standards, and FM Approvals personnel.Work to ensure robust and resilient project guidelines are developed and integrated into client organisations.Evaluate insured exposures (losses/loss analysis) and loss control practices in place (or lacking) to provide construction risk assessments to underwriters and client service team members with risk mitigation recommendations presented to eliminate or mitigate loss potential and improve account profitability.Identify and partner with outside Engineering expertise to optimally assess and differentiate construction risks (i.e. multi-crane lifts, wet works and tunnelling) that are outside the scope of traditional FM Global Field Engineering activities.Build and deliver engineering-focused presentations to our clients and their partners to explain hazards during construction, mitigation approaches and provide direction to the insured and their construction partners to support resilient outcomes.Handle all Renewable Energy construction work assignments including working with large multi-location accounts, working to understand the insured's business, philosophy and approach to construction, identify value add engineering service opportunities and implementing processes to ensure resilient outcomes.Develop and implement innovative project servicing strategies and project service plans to support resilient outcomes for our clients; identity opportunities and present recommendation that will assist the insured's management in mitigating construction risks and prevent the potential for future financial loss; provide loss prevention training to support risk mitigation efforts and address loss drivers.Participate in external working committee's and industry groups in the Renewable Energy and Construction sectors to know the latest with Industry practices and influence design and construction approaches for more resilient outcomes.Communicate the status of construction and progress against project service plans, evolve the understanding of the construction risk quality as the project progresses to allow for effective and profitable underwriting of construction projects and mitigation of unforeseen risks.


Bachelor's Degree BEng/BSc degree in Engineering and 5 years relevant construction safety management or risk engineering experience preferred. 5+ years experience in On-shore Wind, Ground Mounted solar and (Battery) Energy Storage Systems engineering projects and/or construction projects.Expertise in construction projects and passion for renewable power generation technologies preferred.Ability to work at an advanced level when providing risk identification and risk mitigation services to construction clients.Detailed knowledge of the London Engineering Group (LEG) construction standards and practices, the construction industry and various construction processes, including safety and risk management techniques applied on large construction projects.Analytical skills to formulate a strategic risk management service plan.Ability to analyse claim and incident trends for opportunities for improvement.Ability to assess a construction company's internal safety culture and safety policies & procedures and develop a service plan to address any gaps.Ability to make real-time job site observations related to exposures and controls.Ability to relate and effectively connect with construction field workers and of executive management.Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration with partners.Technical writing and research skills.Strong computer and electronic social skills. This includes internal reporting software, databases, and Microsoft Office.Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.

In return, you will receive a competitive benefits package which includes:

Final Salary Pension SchemePrivate medical insuranceIncentive PlanFitness Reimbursement Plan2 Global Well-being days per annumAnnual Volunteer DayEmotional well-being and mental health assistance programme

FM Global is a people-driven business. It is our ability to harness the power of our diversity that allows us to create the unique, world-class services we're known for.

We're committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce and fostering a culture of inclusion that allows diversity to thrive and seed innovation.

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