Objectives:

We are looking for an experience Civil Engineer to provide professional engineering advice to our Construction underwriting and claims teams, with the aim of improving underwriting profitability and assisting in portfolio development and new business opportunities, working with underwriters and interacting with clients and brokers. The role will focus on Latin America (LATAM). 

Key responsibilities:

Provide timely succinct and technically advanced engineering advice to underwriters and insureds with regard to the technical risks and hazards of civil works under construction and/or already completed structures in compliance with CHUBB Technical Lines Engineering best practice.  Provide, using effective and objective communication, risk management advice.  Develop and implement tools based on knowledge, efficiency and cost effectiveness for delivering best possible solutions for control and reduction of financial risk to CHUBB. Development and maintain continuous professional engineering knowledge and resource within areas of specialism. Take ownership of and develop specific engineering functions in relation to construction projects and completed structures. Develop and improve communication effectiveness and management relationships to maintain CHUBB’s credibility as the leading professional and ethical insurer to clients, brokers and the insurance market. Develop and prioritise objectives for visits for technical risks management programmes in association with underwriters and insured management and brokers. Develop a constant improvement philosophy in respect of the team and workflow management. Develop and broaden knowledge outside of core.

Requirements: 

We are looking for a qualified engineer, preferably holding a degree in Civil & Structural Engineering or Building and Construction.The candidate will have a minimum of ten years hands-on Civil Engineering experience gained primarily in Construction, Civil Works/Infrastructure projects with progressive responsibility.Experience should include design, construction and management gained from a broad spectrum of Civil Engineering technologies and projects.Deep knowledge of geological hazards. Excellent communication and negotiating skills with ability to work both on own iniciative and as an effective team member. PC literate with a good working knowledge of Office software suite.The official language for this role shall be English but others as Spanish and Portuguese are essential as well.Enjoy facing new challenges including interfacing with large multi-national clients, brokers, claims adjusters and others.Team player with flexible, communicative and personable approach to work.Keen inquisitive interest in Civil Engineering subjects and appreciative of the business environment/ethics.Insurance engineering experience gained with a recognised lead insurer or reinsurer would be beneficial but not essential.