Risk Engineer

London, England, United Kingdom

7/22/2025

Description

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

The Role

The role of Risk Engineer is to understand the key exposures of our clients across various industrial sectors and to help them manage their risk to a tolerable level. The role involves a great degree of client interaction and requires the ability to communicate in a consultative, but diplomatic manner, in order to deliver the results for industry and insurance stakeholders. The outcome of risk engineering surveys is the delivery of technical reports that must be clear to both technical and non-technical audiences, so the ability to communicate with a wide audience is essential.

The successful candidate will be involved in the management of accounts for multi-national organisations across a range of manufacturing and process industries but will be supplemented with survey work in other industries. Excellent knowledge of manufacturing and process operations, logistics, operations, asset integrity activities (maintenance & inspection), and process safety management; plus, international codes & standards is highly desirable.

As Part Of The Team, You Will

• Develop and lead risk engineering strategies.
• Develop risk engineering programmes for insured clients, taking into consideration the requirements of all stakeholders.
• Arrange individual risk engineering surveys through discussions with account teams, clients and market engineers.
• Prepare marketing risk assessment reports to assist in the placement of client insurance programmes, within a prescribed timeframe.
• Calculate loss expectancies within company guidelines across a range of industries.
• Provide technical support to clients and the broking team across a range of issues relating to good industry property protection practices.
• Clear understanding of the funding that supports engineering activities on individual accounts, so as to ensure that the programme stays within the allocated budget.
• Develop risk improvement recommendations that are clear, appropriate and are fairly balanced between the interests of insureds and insurers.
  
  

Qualifications

The Requirements

• 10+ years of experience working in a processing or manufacturing environment.
• This experience can be in a variety of roles including operations, technical, engineering, maintenance or HSE.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Additional qualifications in risk management or relevant accreditations would be considered favourably.
• Comfortable travelling extensively (e.g. approx. 90 days per year) on an international basis.
• Self-starter, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively relate to individuals at all levels – from site technicians up to company CEOs.
• Ability to write detailed reports of a varied technical nature.
• Member of engineering associations (i.e. IChemE, IMechE, etc.) is preferable.
• Experience of working with international engineering standards and codes such API, ASME, IEEE, NFPA, ANSI.
• Working knowledge of fire protection and detection systems would be considered favourable.
  
  

The Application Process

• Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review
• Stage 2: Recruiter Screening Call
• Stage 3: 1st Round Interviews – Competency format.
• Stage 4: 2nd Round Interviews – Competency format.
• Stage 5: Offer and onboarding
  
  

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [email protected].