Job Description
hackajob is collaborating with QBE Insurance to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
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Primary Details
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Time Type: Full time
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Worker Type: Employee
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Portfolio Manager – UK Construction & Engineering
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Role Highlights
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- nLondon, with hybrid working n
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- nEnhance your career in an exciting and ever-changing environmentn
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The Opportunity
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QBE's market leading UK Construction & Engineering business are recruiting a Portfolio Manager to lead our UK Construction & Engineering team.
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This is a market-facing leadership role with responsibility for underwriting performance, portfolio strategy, business development and talent development across a highly skilled team of underwriters. Working closely with brokers, clients and internal stakeholders, you will drive profitable growth, strengthen our market position and ensure delivery against QBE's underwriting and financial objectives.
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About QBE
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At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
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We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
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What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
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Your New Role
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Portfolio Leadership & Strategy
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- nDevelop and deliver the UK Construction & Engineering portfolio strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and sustainable profitable growth.n
- nMonitor portfolio performance, market trends and emerging opportunities, taking action to optimise results and customer outcomes.n
- nDrive innovation and continuous improvement across underwriting, distribution and portfolio management activities.n
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Underwriting Leadership
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- nLead underwriting performance through technical expertise, portfolio oversight and disciplined risk selection.n
- nEnsure underwriting decisions align with appetite, authority frameworks and portfolio objectives.n
- nPartner with Pricing, Portfolio Management, Risk Solutions and Claims teams to enhance portfolio performance and profitability.n
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People Leadership
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- nLead, coach and develop a high-performing underwriting team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.n
- nEnsure team capability, succession planning and resource requirements support current and future business needs.n
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Broker & Market Engagement
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- nBuild and maintain relationships with key brokers, clients and trading partners to support retention, growth and new business opportunities.n
- nRepresent QBE in the market, enhancing our reputation as a leading Construction & Engineering insurer through visible leadership and industry engagement.n
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Governance & Risk Management
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- nMaintain compliance with legal, regulatory and internal governance requirements, ensuring effective portfolio oversight and risk management.n
- nChampion a culture of risk awareness, compliance and adherence to QBE underwriting standards.n
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About You
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- nSignificant Construction & Engineering underwriting experience with a proven understanding of the UK market.n
- nEstablished broker and client network within the Construction & Engineering sector.n
- nDemonstrated success in developing and delivering portfolio strategies that drive profitable growth.n
- nCommercial, financial and analytical capability, with experience using data and market insights to support underwriting decisions.n
- nExperience managing underwriting portfolios across varying market conditions, pricing cycles and risk environments.n
- nProven ability to lead, develop and motivate high-performing underwriting teams.n
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Benefits
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We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
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As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
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- n30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days. n
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- nFlexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours. n
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- nPension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary. n
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To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people – QBE European Operations
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Awards & Recognition
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We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
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Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:
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- nWinner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year – QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year – Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance n
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To learn more about our achievements, click here
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Apply now and let’s make it happen!
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If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
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Your career. At the heart of it.
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Skills:
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Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Influencing, Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Policy Development, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Management
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How to Apply:
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To submit your application, click “Apply” and follow the step by step process.
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
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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.
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