Senior Risk Surveyor

Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee

The purpose of this role is to conduct commercial and personal surveys, collate risk information on site, and provide survey reports to support the development of a profitable portfolio across various business units.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Risk Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing, analyzing, and mitigating risks across various industrial operations and facilities. They will provide technical expertise to ensure compliance with safety standards, recommend risk improvement measures, and support underwriting decisions. This role requires a blend of technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities.

1. Conduct on-site surveys to evaluate property, operational, and process risks.
2. Identify potential hazards related to construction, occupancy, fire protection, machinery breakdown, and natural catastrophes.
3. Analyze risk exposure and provide detailed risk grading or scoring.
4. Develop practical and cost-effective risk improvement recommendations.
5. Collaborate with clients to implement risk control measures or mitigation strategies.
6. Evaluate fire protection systems, safety management practices, and emergency response plans.
7. Assess process safety and identify inherent hazards in operations.
8. Support underwriters by preparing detailed risk reports and technical summaries.
9. Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., NFPA, FM Global, ISO) and local regulatory requirements.
10. Keep abreast of changes in safety codes, standards, and industry best practices.
11. Provide technical training and guidance to underwriters, clients, and other stakeholders.
12. Act as a technical resource for risk management and loss prevention.

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field) or equivalent.
2. Certifications in risk management, fire safety, or loss prevention (e.g., CFPS, ARM, or equivalent) are a plus.
3. Minimum 3–5 years of experience in risk engineering, insurance surveys, or industrial safety.
4. Experience in conducting risk assessments across various industries, including manufacturing, energy, or property.
5. Strong understanding of fire protection systems, industrial processes, and safety standards.
6. Proficient in using risk analysis tools and software.
7. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and relevant standards (e.g., NFPA, FM Global).
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and client presentations.
10. Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple priorities.
11. Willingness to travel for on-site risk assessments.

Candidates with a background in Chemical Engineering are preferred. Familiarity or experience in the following areas will be an added advantage:

• Building resilience
• Lithium-ion battery technologies
• Renewable energy
• Natural catastrophe modelling (optional)

While prior experience in insurance is not mandatory, it will be considered a plus.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? At QBE, we're enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We're building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the centre of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And with more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, our scale means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

QBE Asia's operations is part of the QBE International Division, and has had a presence in Asia for more than 130 years with offices in: Singapore, Hong Kong & Macau, Malaysia and Vietnam. We continue to be recognised for our ongoing focus on digital innovation to deliver exceptional value and operational excellence for our customers, business partners, people and the community. We support ESG efforts through the QBE Foundation, which helps to create strong, resilient and inclusive communities, by focusing investment and efforts on two key areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact – climate resilience and inclusion.

Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours.

Your career at QBE — Let's make it happen.

Excited to share our comprehensive benefits package at QBE

• Flex and hybrid working options
• Work from home policy
• Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave
• Well-being programs
• Pensions
• Medical benefits
• Globally, access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning
• On top of annual leaves, 3 additional days off (Family care leaves)
• Study leave
• Marriage leave
• Internal Appreciation program with points to redeem nice merchandise and life experiences

Join us and enjoy a work environment that values your well-being and personal growth

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Insurance Underwriting
• Intentional collaboration
• Managing performance
• Process Refinement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Research Analysis
• Risk Management
• Sound Judgment
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Management
• Threat Detection

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QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

We are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions. Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation. We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 27 countries around the world.