Mining Risk Engineer

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share and full-time basis

Salary: £70,000-£80,000, dpeending on experience, plus Car and Allowances

Location: Home-Based – some travel requirements (UK and Internationally)  

 
Closing date for applications: 28th February 2025

The opportunity: 

We have an exciting opportunity to work within our Risk Engineering business as a Risk Engineer.  Primarily focussed on the mining industry you will be responsible for ensuring that all Risk Engineering is technically and commercially viable and that first-class customer service is achieved and ensuring that all Risk Engineering policies and standards are defined and implemented. 
  

The Risk Engineer will act as an experienced resource to teams in Underwriting and Claims, Customers and the Risk Engineering Network on primarily mining, molten metals and potentially power generation related Property, Construction, Machinery Breakdown and Liability issues.  The ideal candidate for this role will have significant experience in mining operations technical consultancy & design, process safety or asset integrity/maintenance roles. 

This is a home-based position and will require travel to our London office and client sites internationally. 

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need. 
  

Main accountabilities: 

The role of a Risk Engineer is varied, challenging but very rewarding, therefore accountabilities vary in nature and will include: 

• Assessing Risk Quality and Quantum, for Property Damage and Business Interruption and/or Liability in order to assist Underwriters in Risk Selection.  This will generally be prior to attachment or at renewal, following losses or acquisitions. 
• Carrying out Risk Engineering Surveys of operating mines (soft & hard rock; open pit & underground), concentrators, tailings storage facilities, smelters & refineries both in the UK and worldwide, furnishing underwriters and/or the market with Risk Engineering Reports and the customer with Risk Improvement Recommendations. 
• Attending Risk Engineering Surveys carried out by Brokers’ Engineers where possible, and validate their findings to underwriters and/or the market. 
• Initiating Risk Engineering programmes with key clients, such as office visits to review management practices, before site inspections. 
• Advising underwriters on Engineering Risk Issues. 
• Obtaining and/or developing Risk Engineering Methods as appropriate. 
• Consulting and liaising with other underwriters’ engineers on Risk Engineering issues. 
• To support claims validation and investigation processes 
• To provide thought leadership and technical insight in to risk features of related industries, including lessons from losses 

Your skills and experience: 

• Mining or Mechanical Engineering qualifications (e.g. Mining Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering etc)  
• Proven mining industry experience  
• Membership of suitable engineering institute (e.g. IOM3, AusIMM CIM etc) 
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status - preferable 
• Ideally mechanical or power generation experience.   
• Good knowledge of processes and an appreciation of economics within the Mining Industry 
• Experience in one or more Risk, Reliability & Safety Engineering methodologies, e.g. HazOp, HazAn, Consequence Analysis, Root-Cause Analysis, FMECA etc. 
• Ideally insurance knowledge e.g. risk management programmes, estimated maximum loss concepts and analysis etc. 
• Computer Literate (Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Application Programs) 
• Ability to promptly research a technical issue, using technical references/contacts 

 
As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply. 

Who we are: 

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. 

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future. 

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our culture:

 
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.