Underwriter; Construction & Engineering

Position: Underwriter (Construction & Engineering) (Permanent)
Real Recruitment is delighted to support our client – a global insurance provider, to recruit a Construction & Engineering Insurance Underwriter for their UK team. This is a full-time, permanent, Remote working position based in the Lancashire or Yorkshire region ideally.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and technically skilled Underwriter with experience in Construction & Engineering insurance, looking to join a small, high-performing team and make a tangible impact in a growing, global organisation.

What’s Available To You

Salary: upto £45,000 per annum DOE

* 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

* Remote Working (with some occasional meetings in Manchester)

* Income Protection (75%)

* Life Assurance (4x annual income)

* Private Healthcare (BUPA)

* Pension

About

The Role of Construction & Engineering Insurance Underwriter

You will join a small, high performing team dedicated to the Construction and Engineering portfolio, where you will be responsible for delivering a profitable underwriting service to clients while working within agreed strategies and underwriting limits. You will manage risk exposure, provide support on claims, and build strong relationships with brokers and clients.

* Developing and maintaining the Construction & Engineering portfolio in conjunction with Business Development Managers.

* Performing account analysis according to underwriting guidelines, reviewing submissions, assessing risk exposures, and completing underwriting/pricing worksheets.

* Maintaining orderly underwriting files in accordance with company guidelines.

* Reviewing loss control reports and managing policy endorsement requests.

* Supporting claims processes and providing input on settlements where needed.

* Attending client/broker meetings, industry conferences, and seminars to maintain market awareness.

* Providing technical support to the wider business functions or third-party intermediaries as required.

What You Will Bring

* You will ideally be based in the North West / Manchester region

* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Construction & Engineering underwriting.

* Technical knowledge and expertise in Construction & Engineering insurance.

* Highly computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office;
Salesforce experience preferred.

* Strong communication, interpersonal, and networking skills to maintain broker and client relationships.

* Ability to work under limited supervision while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

If you're an experienced insurance Underwriter in the North West UK region, with a knowledge of construction and engineering, we would love to hear from you