Senior Engineering and Construction Underwriter

IDEX Consulting; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurer is seeking a Senior Underwriter in the UK to take ownership of a multi-million-pound regional P&L while mentoring colleagues. This role requires proven underwriting experience in engineering, construction, or renewable energy, coupled with excellent trading and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary plus bonuses, generous leave, private medical cover, and a hybrid working model to encourage work-life balance. This is an exceptional chance to advance your career within an influential company.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus potential

Generous pension scheme

29 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical cover

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• Proven underwriting experience in engineering, construction and/or renewable energy.
• Strong track record of winning and retaining business.
• Confidence operating within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with Brokers and clients, handling queries and providing technical support.
• Driving new business while retaining and developing existing accounts.
• Mentoring and coaching colleagues to support their growth.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership qualities

Job description

I'm working with a leading insurer that's looking for a dynamic Senior Underwriter with a strong background in engineering, construction and/or renewable energy. If you're a natural trader with leadership skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a multi-million-pound regional P&L while mentoring others and driving growth.
This is a great chance to join a business that is genuinely investing in people, building for the future and offering you the platform to really make your mark.

What you'll be doing:

• Building strong relationships with Brokers and clients, handling queries and providing technical support
• Driving new business, while retaining and developing existing accounts
• Acting as a trusted technical authority within the team.
• Mentoring and coaching colleagues to support their growth
• Shaping underwriting strategy and delivering customer-focused solutions

What I\'m looking for:

• Proven underwriting experience in engineering, construction and/or renewable energy
• A strong track record of winning and retaining business
• Excellent trading, communication and negotiation skills
• Confidence operating within a regulated environment
• Someone ambitious, collaborative and keen to step up as a leader

What\'s on offer:

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Generous pension scheme
• 29 days\' holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell)
• Private medical cover
• Share schemes and big discounts on insurance products
• Flexible working - hybrid model with real work-life balance
• Supportive policies including parental, carer\'s and volunteering leave

If you\'re a Senior Underwriter ready for the next step - or an Underwriter looking to prove yourself in a bigger role - I\'d love to have a confidential chat.
Drop me a message (no CV needed at this stage) and let\'s talk about where this role could take your career.

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