Technical Account Consultant – Latent Defects

Technical Account Consultant – Latent Defects.

Do you like to lead and deliver market leading risk management solutions, in a variety of different industries and in a way that challenges the norms of insurer led Risk Engineering? 

Can you deliver new initiatives, working with internal and external stakeholders to support and develop the Latent Defects proposition?

Can you effectively engage with Underwriters on all aspects of risk quality and help them understand a wide range of risks and potential solutions?

The role is home based and requires a high ability to manage your own diary and prioritise your own workflow. You will be required to be on site regularly and to attend the London office as necessary.

A bit about the job:

The Technical Account Consultant will play a key role in helping to further develop our proposition, support Underwriters, whilst working with select key clients and colleagues to deliver bespoke risk engineering solutions.

Working closely with the Latent Defect Underwriters, and with other Risk Engineering disciplines, you will help develop and deliver projects to ensure we maintain our position as market leaders in Risk Management. At desk support for Underwriters is critical.

You will also support the proposition, by completing and delivering LDI desk top reviews, site visits and customer engagements across the UK, with an expectation that some overseas work may be possible in the future.

This is a high-profile role which requires the right balance of technical capability, inter-personal and organisational skills.

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Chartered Structural Engineer or approaching Chartered status.

• Experience in Latent Defects auditing/risk engineering desirable but not essential.

• Ability to rapidly analyse risk information, draw out and communicate the relevant points clearly and concisely in a way that compels others to act.

• Project management experience and an ability to communicate effectively to all stakeholders.

• Experience in modern methods of construction, engineered timber and emerging risks associated with sustainable construction projects is highly desirable.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Competitive salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary, (actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.)

• Generous pension scheme e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14%

• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days

• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it

• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts

• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme

• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave

• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work

• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others

• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please email alice.neal@aviva.com.