269 Construction Engineering jobs in the United Kingdom

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Are you an experienced construction delivery leader with a strong track record in complex project environments? This is a pivotal opportunity to lead project performance and operational excellence for a respected UK construction and engineering business delivering some of the industry’s most high-risk and high-profile schemes.

The organisation operates across major infrastructure, industrial services, and specialist construction. Known for technical precision and a collaborative delivery culture, the business is expanding its senior leadership to enhance programme clarity, governance, and strategic insight across its project portfolio.

The successful candidate will take end-to-end accountability for a portfolio of technically demanding projects- ensuring exceptional HSE standards, disciplined controls, and high-quality client engagement. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a leader who can seamlessly alternate between strategic oversight and operational detail.

You’ll work directly with the executive team and lead on:

• Driving project performance across HSE, quality, productivity, commercial management, and client satisfaction
• Overseeing delivery of complex infrastructure and specialist structural projects
• Embedding robust governance, forecasting, and reporting frameworks across programmes
• Building trusted B2B relationships with clients and key supply chain partners
• Leading and developing a high-performing senior delivery team

We’re looking for a confident and communicative leader with broad sector experience (Tier 1 and Tier 2), strong commercial and contractual understanding, and proven ability to lead high-performing delivery teams across the UK. This role requires travel and flexibility, as well as the credibility to influence and represent at executive level.

To explore this opportunity in more detail, please contact Daniah Williams on or email

Description of the role:

• This position is responsible for underwriting a diverse book of business, employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability, GWP, and expense goals, management and growth of the overall portfolio of business within the appropriate underwriting discipline/guidelines, marketing and servicing of existing and potential insured’s. This role has responsibility for supporting the regional / global head in setting strategic goals, setting budgets and developing the technical underwriting team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• General underwriting functions including underwriting submission review, pricing analysis, setting of terms and conditions.
• Authorising of quotes and invoices in accordance with company guidelines.
• Responsible for timely and correct issuance of bound polices. Crafting of wordings and endorsements for authorisation by legal. Providing direction to the Junior Underwriters and/or Underwriting Assistant in the timely processing of Policy/Endorsement wordings.
• Perform extensive account analysis according to underwriting guidelines which to include thorough review of underwriting application/submission, research, reviewing requested terms and conditions including underlying policy forms when issuing on a follow-form basis, liaising with other Company departments to establish full understanding of risk exposures and completion of underwriting worksheet.
• Active role in the development of business in Global Markets, exploring opportunities and marketing within the London Market and abroad as required.
• Supporting the regional head departmental Vice President in setting strategic goals, setting budgets and producing regular Management Information
• Accountable for the maintenance of underwriting files in an orderly and consistent manner and in accordance with the underwriting guidelines.
• Liaise with actuarial support to develop premium benchmarking and pricing models, with development of account pricing/recommendations
• Liaise with Claims Department on any specific claim activity and overall market claim concerns which could potentially affect profitability
• Stay current with respect to major market and industry issues and developments
• Relationship management - external, via attendance at key, relevant client/broker meetings, and other social outings as applicable.
• Corresponding with brokers with respect to outstanding information pursuant to binding.
• Ensuring receipt of and review of outstanding information (including underlying/followed policies) to ensure consistency with the terms and conditions agreed at binding.
• Delegation (and supervision) of work to Underwriting Operations Assistants or Assistant Underwriters as deemed appropriate; responsible for the professional development and training of assigned team members.
• Accountability for a specific region P&L: including budgeting; regional market reporting; client and broker BD and a point of contact for the designated region
• Attendance at Lloyd’s box as required
• Other duties as may be assigned

Person Specification;

• Ideally, graduate-level individual with professional insurance qualification, ACII, already obtained.
• Engineering degree (civil or mechanical engineer) would be preferable.
• Required 12+ years demonstrable experience underwriting major international construction projects, with expertise and in-depth working knowledge of standard market wordings and endorsements.
• Must be highly articulate, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – required for significant liaison with clients and brokers including delivering effective presentations and building strong working relationships
• Strong marketing and business development capability – commercial acumen; ability to influence and negotiate to various levels of seniority, internally and externally
• Highly computer literate, with an advanced level proficiency using an underwriting system. Knowledge of Genius and Open Box is a distinct advantage.
• Methodical approach to work, strong organization skills; capable of dealing with tight reporting deadlines and conflicting priorities; attention to detail.
• Overall, team player with collaborative outlook – acting as a role model for more junior members of the team.
• Language skills: fluent in English. Other languages would be beneficial.

Description of the role:

• This position is responsible for underwriting a diverse book of business, employing the methods necessary to meet projected profitability, GWP, and expense goals, management and growth of the overall portfolio of business within the appropriate underwriting discipline/guidelines, marketing and servicing of existing and potential insured’s. This role has responsibility for supporting the regional / global head in setting strategic goals, setting budgets and developing the technical underwriting team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• General underwriting functions including underwriting submission review, pricing analysis, setting of terms and conditions.
• Authorising of quotes and invoices in accordance with company guidelines.
• Responsible for timely and correct issuance of bound polices. Crafting of wordings and endorsements for authorisation by legal. Providing direction to the Junior Underwriters and/or Underwriting Assistant in the timely processing of Policy/Endorsement wordings.
• Perform extensive account analysis according to underwriting guidelines which to include thorough review of underwriting application/submission, research, reviewing requested terms and conditions including underlying policy forms when issuing on a follow-form basis, liaising with other Company departments to establish full understanding of risk exposures and completion of underwriting worksheet.
• Active role in the development of business in Global Markets, exploring opportunities and marketing within the London Market and abroad as required.
• Supporting the regional head departmental Vice President in setting strategic goals, setting budgets and producing regular Management Information
• Accountable for the maintenance of underwriting files in an orderly and consistent manner and in accordance with the underwriting guidelines.
• Liaise with actuarial support to develop premium benchmarking and pricing models, with development of account pricing/recommendations
• Liaise with Claims Department on any specific claim activity and overall market claim concerns which could potentially affect profitability
• Stay current with respect to major market and industry issues and developments
• Relationship management - external, via attendance at key, relevant client/broker meetings, and other social outings as applicable.
• Corresponding with brokers with respect to outstanding information pursuant to binding.
• Ensuring receipt of and review of outstanding information (including underlying/followed policies) to ensure consistency with the terms and conditions agreed at binding.
• Delegation (and supervision) of work to Underwriting Operations Assistants or Assistant Underwriters as deemed appropriate; responsible for the professional development and training of assigned team members.
• Accountability for a specific region P&L: including budgeting; regional market reporting; client and broker BD and a point of contact for the designated region
• Attendance at Lloyd’s box as required
• Other duties as may be assigned

Person Specification;

• Ideally, graduate-level individual with professional insurance qualification, ACII, already obtained.
• Engineering degree (civil or mechanical engineer) would be preferable.
• Required 12+ years demonstrable experience underwriting major international construction projects, with expertise and in-depth working knowledge of standard market wordings and endorsements.
• Must be highly articulate, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – required for significant liaison with clients and brokers including delivering effective presentations and building strong working relationships
• Strong marketing and business development capability – commercial acumen; ability to influence and negotiate to various levels of seniority, internally and externally
• Highly computer literate, with an advanced level proficiency using an underwriting system. Knowledge of Genius and Open Box is a distinct advantage.
• Methodical approach to work, strong organization skills; capable of dealing with tight reporting deadlines and conflicting priorities; attention to detail.
• Overall, team player with collaborative outlook – acting as a role model for more junior members of the team.
• Language skills: fluent in English. Other languages would be beneficial.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for construction and engineering roles.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates using various methods.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Drive business development and identify new client opportunities.
• Achieve and exceed recruitment targets and KPIs.
• Provide market insights and recruitment advice to clients.
• Negotiate offers and manage the candidate onboarding process.
• Stay updated on industry trends and recruitment best practices.
• Contribute to team goals and company growth.

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, ideally within the construction or engineering sectors.
• Demonstrable success in business development and client relationship management.
• Excellent understanding of recruitment methodologies and best practices.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload.
• Goal-oriented with a strong drive to succeed.
• Proficiency in recruitment software and databases.

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Holborn, Central London

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£60,000 - £65,000 + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits

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Do you have experience in Project Management? Do you have site experie.

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