Mining Risk Engineer

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

Salary: £70,000-£80,000, depending 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 focused 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, 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.

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 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 validating 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.
• Supporting claims validation and investigation processes.
• Providing thought leadership and technical insight into 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 a 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.
• 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 that has been a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

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'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 passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable, and community activity.

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

The financials:

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.

Time away:

• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

Your health is important to us:

• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

We're making a difference:

• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.