Senior Construction Underwriter

  • Switch Recruitment
  • Jan 31, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

We are pleased to be working on behalf of a global insurance provider, who require an experienced and Senior Underwriter to join their growing UK construction / engineering department underwriting and producing insurance and reinsurance business within authority levels.

Responsibilities:

  • Candidates will be responsible for the underwriting of cases in a consistent and technical manner within the authority limit.
  • You will act as the primary contact for larger sized domestic and international clients.
  • You will support more junior underwriters within the team, acting as a mentor.

Experience:

  • Candidates need to come from an engineering or construction underwriting background and have knowledge of the UK or international construction market.
  • You will be calm, flexible, diplomatic and have strong commercial acumen.
  • You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications and CRM systems

In return candidates can expect to receive a competitive basic salary and a leading benefits package including enhanced pension, PMI (including family), 32 days holiday bank holidays, bonus potential etc.