Senior Construction Underwriter - New Business

About the role

The underwriting team at IPS Group is seeking a Senior Construction Underwriter to focus on new business. Based in Manchester (with options for Birmingham or Leeds), you will drive growth of a £25M construction portfolio, manage broker relationships, and influence underwriting strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Underwrite construction risks across a multi‑line portfolio, assess, price and negotiate new business.
• Maintain a steady flow of submissions using CRM systems and make timely, commercially sound decisions.
• Build and nurture strong broker relationships across the UK, communicating appetite and converting opportunities.
• Develop and manage your own pipeline, supporting open‑market trading and the expansion of facilities and schemes.
• Act as a referral point for complex risks, mentor junior underwriters and provide technical guidance.
• Contribute to the evaluation of facilities, schemes and tenders, supporting portfolio growth and innovation.

Required profile

• Proven construction underwriting experience, either as an established senior underwriter or an underwriter ready to step up.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive new business and manage key broker relationships.
• Ability to influence underwriting strategy and contribute to portfolio development.

Required skills

What we offer

• Base salary up to £80,000 per year plus a bonus of up to 20%.
• Private medical and dental cover.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work with a highly regarded global insurer in a growth‑focused environment.