Engineering Underwriter

Location: Cape Town (Office-based)
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience and knowledge

Our client provides underwriting management services, and they are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Underwriter to join their Cape Town team. This role is ideal for an individual with strong technical understanding, risk-oriented thinking, and the ability to make informed, timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

As an Engineering Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting new business within 12 hours of receiving quote requests, ensuring profitable growth while maintaining manageable risk levels. The role requires in?depth knowledge of engineering disciplines, construction processes, machinery, risk management, and insurance principles. You will also support the claims team with technical insights where needed.

This is a collaborative, detail-driven position that requires integrity, accountability, and a willingness to assist colleagues and share knowledge.

Minimum Requirements

• B.Sc Civil Engineering


• Prepared to study toward a full FAIS qualification


• Willing to complete the Regulatory Representatives exam


• Engineering insurance knowledge advantageous


• Minimum 2 years’ construction site experience


• Bilingual


• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent problem-solving abilities, including the ability to analyse and interpret large amounts of information


• Willing to work late when required

Key Skills

• Technical expertise


• Knowledge of construction and plant hire contracts


• Quality control & reporting


• Negotiation


• Risk management


• Decision making


• Customer service


• Innovation


• Understanding of relevant legislation

Key Responsibilities

Operational

• Apply sound knowledge of engineering insurance policies


• Manage and oversee the full underwriting process for each quote request


• Evaluate proposers, assess risks, estimate probable claims costs, and determine quote terms


• Process quotes on the policy management system


• Handle facultative reinsurance and co?insurance placements


• Support the claims department with technical knowledge


• Maintain underwriting standards and manage daily priorities

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, service providers, and internal teams


• Provide feedback and respond to all queries within 12 hours


• Engage professionally with brokers and other insurers


• Work collaboratively to enhance service delivery and efficiency