Construction Risk Consultant

Construction Risk Consultant Engineer 

Madrid, Spain

AXA XL Risk Consulting, a division of AXA XL, supports large and medium-sized companies in the identification, assessment, and prevention of their present and future operational risks. Offers a full range of Risk Management and Risk Consulting services to meet the needs of our clients, in multiple families of risks.

Present on 4 continents, AXA XL Risk Consulting operates worldwide, relying on a team of more than 400 risk prevention consulting engineers, spread over 25 countries. Our global network of consultants mobilizes its expertise in partnership with its clients and offers pragmatic and scalable solutions for dynamic and optimized risk management, including specialized information systems, a mass of risk data and expanded data analysis and data science capability.

As Risk Consultant you will carry out technical risk analysis of construction risks and natural catastrophe events inherent in the construction of large projects for the underwriting and claims departments together with external clients.  Give advice to underwriters to enable them to better understand the risks they write and hence, reduce the frequency and likelihood of claims for AXA XL.

Support to Energy business is also considered for this role as a secondary activity, for that reason, knowledge of Energy Industry and experience in renewables, such as wind, solar or nuclear energy, have a working knowledge of fossil fuel power generation, or worked in an equivalent risk consulting position is an added value.

DISCOVER  your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Perform desktop risk analysis for Underwriters, Claims handlers and Clients.
• Conduct loss prevention audits on site including prospects, underwritten construction project visits and as well as site visits following a claim.
• Quantify risk exposures through MPL evaluation.
• Deliver survey Reports and Risk Grading\: prepare loss prevention reports following a visit containing a detailed risk analysis.
• Provide on-demand technical assistance for customers.
• Perform account reviews on behalf of underwriting and attend Underwriting Committee meetings.
• Contribute to the development of internal technical procedures and standards, with the help of the AXA XL RC technical board.
• Participate in Underwriting tender bids.
• Collaborate with the Global Construction Risk Consulting Team. Contribute to the training and continuous development of AXA XL Risk Consulting engineers.
•  Offer and discuss innovative products with clients in conjunction with the Innovation and Business Development department.

You will report to Risk Consulting Country manager, Iberia.

SHARE your talent

We are looking for a new team member with the following skills:

• You have an engineering background with a degree with solid working experience in construction domain (as contractor, designer, loss adjuster or external checker).
• Specialist in Construction Risks, you will also have knowledge of the Spanish building standards. Previous experience in renewable energy field will be a plus
• Speaking fluent Spanish and English is essential, other languages are a plus.
• You have excellent analytical skills enabling you to conduct risk assessment using construction plans and specifications as well as during a site visit.
• You have excellent communication skills, able to communicate with all people on a construction site and AXA XL colleagues.
• You have excellent report writing capabilities.
• You are good team player and willing to grow your professional network internationally

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. 

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. 

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. 

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity.  AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability 

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. 

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature\: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change\: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG\: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action\:  We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving. 

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability