Senior Underwriter - Engineering & Construction
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: Circa £80k, Competitive + Bonus & Benefits
The Opportunity
A leading global insurer is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join its specialist Engineering & Construction team.
This role focuses on delivering underwriting income and profit objectives across Erection All Risks (EAR), Construction All Risks (CAR), and Operational Engineering business. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing portfolio integrity, deploying capacity appropriately, and maintaining disciplined underwriting standards within delegated authority.
This is a technically focused position suited to an experienced specialist who understands market dynamics and can balance underwriting discipline with commercial opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Performance
*Underwrite new and renewal business in line with agreed underwriting guidelines, business plans, and budget objectives
*Deliver profitable growth within delegated authority
Portfolio & Strategy
*Support the development of underwriting strategy, forecasts, and portfolio management initiatives
*Maintain underwriting quality and consistency across risk selection, pricing, and capacity deployment
Product Development
*Contribute to the enhancement and development of Engineering & Construction products
*Collaborate with colleagues across business lines and international markets where appropriate
Broker & Client Management
*Develop and maintain strong broker and client relationships
*Represent the business professionally in domestic and international markets
*Support business acquisition, retention, and cross-selling initiatives
Operational Excellence
*Ensure compliance with internal controls, policy documentation standards, and service timelines
*Support and mentor junior underwriters through peer review, training, and coaching
*Contribute to maintaining a high-performing underwriting team
About You
*Extensive experience underwriting UK Regional and International Engineering & Construction risks
*Strong technical knowledge of Erection/Construction All Risks and Operational Engineering exposures
*Experience across sectors such as Power (traditional and renewable), Mechanical & Electrical industries, and heavy/light engineering
*Deep understanding of market dynamics and competitor landscape
*Proven experience managing broker and client relationships across all tiers
*Commercially driven with strong decision-making capability
*Experience mentoring or leading colleagues
What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary and annual bonus
*Contributory pension scheme
*25 days’ annual leave plus option to purchase additional days
*Private medical cover
*Life assurance
*Employee share scheme
*Subsidised gym membership
*Comprehensive learning and development programmes
*Employee Assistance Programme
Our Culture
The organisation operates with a strong set of core values centred around integrity, client focus, respect, excellence, and teamwork. It is committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing working environment.
Applications from candidates of all backgrounds are welcomed. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process where required.
Contact:
Emily Doull-Reeves, Associate Director - Underwriting on