6 Commercial Underwriter Environmental jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Description

Head of Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)

Location: Home-based (ideally Midlands-based for occasional travel)

Salary: £50,000 + bonus + car or car allowance + full benefits

Sector: Fire Safety / Risk Management / Compliance

Company Overview - FRA Manager/ Head of Risk assessments (Fire) - Midlands

We're recruiting on behalf of a national fire safety consultancy delivering high-quality Fire Risk Assessments a.

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Our client, a respected entity in the oil and gas sector, is actively seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer to enhance its safety protocols. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to operate from any UK-based location. You will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of process safety across all operations, focusing on risk assessment, hazard identification, and the development of robust safety management systems. Your expertise will be crucial in preventing incidents and safeguarding personnel, assets, and the environment. Key responsibilities include conducting Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies, Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA). You will develop and implement safety procedures, provide expert advice on safety-critical elements, and contribute to incident investigations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of process safety principles, relevant legislation, and industry best practices (e.g., COMAH, Seveso Directive). Proficiency in process safety software and tools is required. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with strong communication and leadership capabilities, are essential for collaborating effectively with remote teams and stakeholders. You will need to be adept at presenting complex technical information clearly and concisely. A degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline, along with significant experience in process safety engineering within the oil and gas industry, is mandatory. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive safety excellence from a remote setting, ensuring operational integrity and contributing to a culture of safety in a vital industry. Your work will directly impact risk reduction and operational resilience.

Our client, a reputable insurance provider, is seeking an experienced Senior Insurance Underwriter to join their remote operations team. This critical role involves the comprehensive assessment and pricing of complex insurance risks across various commercial lines. As a remote specialist, you will leverage your expertise to evaluate policy applications, analyse data, and determine appropriate coverage terms and premiums, all while working from a location of your choice within the UK. Strong analytical abilities, a keen understanding of actuarial principles, and excellent decision-making skills are essential. You will play a vital part in maintaining the company's profitable growth and upholding its reputation for sound underwriting practices.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse and evaluate complex insurance applications, including commercial property, casualty, and specialty lines.
• Assess risks associated with potential policyholders using data analysis, market research, and actuarial tools.
• Determine appropriate coverage limits, terms, conditions, and pricing to ensure profitability and competitiveness.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and agents, providing expert underwriting guidance.
• Review and interpret financial statements, loss runs, and other relevant documentation.
• Collaborate with claims, legal, and actuarial departments to ensure consistent risk management strategies.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of underwriting guidelines and policies.
• Mentor and guide junior underwriters, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Authorise or decline risks based on underwriting authority and company guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience (minimum 5-7 years) in insurance underwriting, with a specialization in commercial lines.
• Proven track record of successfully underwriting complex risks and achieving profitable results.
• Strong understanding of insurance principles, actuarial concepts, and risk management techniques.
• Proficiency in underwriting software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage a substantial workload in a remote setting.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ACII, FCII) are highly desirable.
• Experience with various insurance software systems.
• A proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned underwriter to advance their career in a flexible, remote capacity. Join a supportive team and make a significant contribution to the success of our client. The role is advertised as being based in **Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK**, but is a fully remote position.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering, and environmental consultancy. We provide data-driven, market-leading water, environment, infrastructure, energy, and international development solutions to clients in the UK and Europe.

We deliver locally and we’re backed globally. In the UK and Europe, Tetra Tech has more than 6,000 employees and more than 50 offices. Our unique organisational structure enables us to be nimble and respond with the agility of a small business, backed by international resources and capabilities from across Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and North and South America.

Role Overview

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Water risk assessor who wants to branch into the world of M&E Asset Surveying to join our Asset Management team. This role involves conducting detailed surveys and assessments of mechanical and electrical assets across various client sites across the UK with regular travel required.

As a member of the Asset Management team, you will to be a proactive team member within the team. And Undertake survey work as directed by Service Lead or Lead Consultant.

Working collaboratively with other people across the other teams of Asset Management to present a seamless approach to clients.

Ensure the delivery of a professional and exceptional service to clients.

How will you be the change?

We believe every role is essential to providing that peace of mind for our client- whatever part of the business you’re in. Because every role plays a part in driving us further. And everyone can be the change. That’s how deliver value for our clients and building systems that lead the way.

Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge and practical experience in conducting water risk assessments, including legionella risk assessment. And be able to identify potential water system hazards within MEP assets and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.

Experience preparing detailed water risk assessment reports and liaising with maintenance and compliance teams to implement corrective actions.

Perform comprehensive on-site surveys of mechanical and electrical building services assets including HVAC, electrical systems, fire protection, plumbing, and lifts.

Accurately record asset condition, specifications, and lifecycle data using digital tools and asset management software.

Support the maintenance of detailed asset registers and assist in data analysis to inform asset lifecycle and maintenance planning.

Provide technical insight and produce clear, concise survey reports with recommendations.

Collaborate closely with engineering, facilities management, and client teams to ensure asset data accuracy and compliance.

Assist in budget forecasting and asset replacement planning.

Comply fully with health, safety, and security protocols, including preparing for and maintaining SC clearance.

Stay informed on industry best practices and technological advances in M&E systems and asset management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Conduct in-depth water safety evaluations in accordance with UK guidelines such as ACOP L8, HSG 274, and HTM/SHTM standards.
• Conduct risk assessment visits, accurately recording all relevant data to produce detailed risk assessments.
• Provide expert advice to clients, recommending necessary remedial actions
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Experience with asset management software and digital survey tools.
• Thorough understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and excellent written communication.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the UK, including London, Leeds, and other client sites, with some international travel and overnight stays as required
• Proven experience as an M&E surveyor or in a similar role within asset management or building services engineering, with up to 3 years of direct experience.
• Reasonable knowledge of the MEP/building surveying market.
• Proficient in IT to ensure timely delivery of reports and other deliverables.
• Deliver professional and exceptional service to clients.
• High degree of self-direction, assertiveness, and eagerness to learn.
• Eligible and willing to undergo DBS (CRB) and SC checks if required.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in water safety and risk assessment.
• Solid understanding of UK water hygiene regulations.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and report-writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Desirable

• Hold City and Guilds or Water Management Society qualifications in legionella control and risk assessment of domestic water systems.
• Possess a strong background in building services engineering, either as a tradesperson or through an M&E design career, with excellent knowledge of engineering plant, equipment, and relevant building services standards
• Experience within a similar role, preferably within an outsourced building services or facilities/asset management role
• Knowledge of asset management principles.
• Change control experience within projects
• Building strong working relationships with other stakeholders whilst ensuring that the best interests of the projects are promoted and maintained.
• Experience with web based (database) software platforms.

Our People

Our people are at the heart of everything we do! They help our clients succeed, our business prosper and the communities we work in thrive. We need the very best people to maintain our position as a market leader and so provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

Our Way of Working

We take pride in delivering projects effectively for clients. This often requires colleagues to be together- in offices or on site – to ensure the best outcomes. However, when possible, we also advocate for flexibility around how, when, and where you work.

There is no 'one approach fits all' – each team manages their own way of working, we trust our employees and focus on outputs not inputs.

Meeting up with colleague and clients face to face in office environments or on site is important for collaboration, face-to-face meetings, appraisals and development.

At Tetra Tech, we want everyone to feel like they truly belong. Our goal is to create a workplace where every person is valued and respected for who they are. Everyone is welcome at Tetra Tech. Opportunities and success should only be determined by attitude, capability and collaborative spirit. Be yourself, without apology.

Making everybody feel welcome at Tetra Tech is important to us – because everybody is welcome! We are working hard to be a business where people can not only be themselves but can celebrate who they are and what they bring to our organisation. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition or any other individual need, we'd be happy to talk to you about making reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process that will enable you to be your best.

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension, healthcare cover and a range of flexible benefits. We are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, remote working, term time only, flexible start and finish times and compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.

We offer volunteer days, birthday holiday and a range of flexible benefits to suit each individual.

For more information on our company, please visit our website at

To apply, please visit our careers section where you will be able to submit your CV and a covering letter

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE
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This position is located in TSAC, a department within the Pharmaceutical Sciences function. We drive the non-clinical safety assessment of drug candidates from small molecules to complex biological products during the discovery and development phases at Roche.
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We are offering an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Toxicologist to serve as the single point of contact for impurities assessments at Roche Basel. The position is placed in the Translational Safety Assessment chapter (TSAC) within Pharmaceutical Sciences at pRED Basel. This is a critical role within our team, requiring a strong scientific background and excellent communication skills to collaborate across various departments. You will play a key role in supporting the safety assessment of impurities and extractables/leachables throughout the value chain from late discovery to clinical development, as well as for established medicines, with compliance to the most current regulatory guidelines. Utilizing your expertise, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality and compliant safety evaluations.
Your main responsibilities will be:
+ You are the single point of contact for impurity and E&L risk assessments in drug substances and drug products
+ You conduct comprehensive risk assessments of genotoxic impurities in line with ICH M7 and related guidance
+ You perform toxicological evaluations of E&L profiles associated with container closure systems, devices, and manufacturing components
+ You provide guidance on thresholds of toxicological concern (TTC), supporting product compatibility and safety dossiers
+ You design and interpret in silico (Q)SAR analyses and, where appropriate, propose and evaluate in vitro/in vivo studies.
+ You draft scientifically justified TBLs for impurities, leachables, residual solvents, and raw materials
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+ You support the integration of TBLs into product specifications and cleaning validation procedures.
+ You collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure control strategies are scientifically sound and compliant.
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+ Your evaluations will be pivotal for the release of new batches from the manufacturing and quality functions
+ You represent Roche as KOL in Industry Consortia and regulatory framework discussions groups
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+ You hold a PhD and MSc in Toxicology or a pharmacology/toxicology-related discipline and have broad knowledge in toxicology and chemistry.
+ You have a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech toxicology, with strong expertise in impurity assessments and proven experience in E&L toxicological risk assessments.
+ You possess working knowledge of genetic toxicology and have robust experience in the area of QSARs, computational toxicology, and the design and application of impurity safety databases.
+ You have profound knowledge of ICH guidelines (M7, S9, Q3A/B/C/D, etc.), TTC principles, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
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