Job Summary

Marsh is the world’s leading Insurance Broker, providing Risk Engineering services across the globe, for clients in all sectors, from commercial property to conventional power and renewables.

Job Title – Property Risk Consultant

Scope of Activities

Main Responsibilities:

Standard risk engineering surveys: This is the base offering of Marsh Risk Engineering and it is crucial to successful placement of insurance within the commercial property industry. A survey consists of a typically 2-3 day visit to a client facility, interviews with key management teams and site tours.

The output is an engineering report which details;

Description of the site e.g. construction, occupancies, exposures.

An analysis of Loss Prevention/Mitigation features (Fire/ Flood protection features, etc.)

A ranking of the quality of the site and recommendations for improvement

Estimation of property damage based on technical standards and guidelines

The position will also support the Broking team in placing risks in both local and international insurance markets.

Key Skills:

Sound working knowledge of building / property standards (building codes, fire testing, NFPA standards), understanding of business risk and ability to communicate clearly that risk to the client.

Exposure to risk assessed driven decision-making is essential - relevant to field of expertise.

Ability to communicate effectively to all organizational layers

Ability to be autonomous in the role, taking responsibility in delivering for clients and developing the business in the region.

Exposure to allied industries such as Commercial, Warehouse Manufacturing, Power, Utilities, etc. is a significant benefit

IT literacy to include general office systems such as Word, Excel, Power Point (or similar).  Experience of technical simulation packages for fire modelling, risk assessment, project execution purposes as is relevant to field of expertise.

Enhanced written and verbal communication skills.

Business Acumen:

Articulate internal and external business goals and overall strategies needed to attain these goals.

Complies with and checks performance against professional standards and best practices.

Client development:

Develops new and expanded business opportunities.

Utilize and develop spheres of influence to develop new and expanded business.

Candidates Profile

Work Experience:

5-10 years' experience in a Risk Engineering role or a role where risk assessment and risk management are core to the role.

Experience in fire risk engineering (fire spread, active and passive fire control systems) would be advantageous

An experience in semi-conductor plant will be an added advantage.

Academic Background: 

BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.

Other beneficial skills and experience include;

Excellent communications (Oral and Written)

Develops and maintains client relationships. 

Experience in the Insurance industry would be beneficial but not essential

Proficient in company sanctioned software and systems, as well as relevant use of Internet.

Proficient in English language (speaking, reading and writing)

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
 

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.