Junior Underwriter - Construction

Job Description

Location: Sydney, CBD

Salary Package: AU$100,000 to AU$120,000 + Super

Role Highlights: A rare invitation to join a specialist Construction team where your technical grounding will be valued, your development will be invested in, and your career trajectory will be actively supported.

Role Overview

Reo Group is partnering with a specialist UW team to recruit a Junior Construction Underwriter ready to take a meaningful step forward in their career. You will join a focused Construction team in Sydney and work alongside experienced underwriters who are genuinely committed to developing the next generation of technical talent.

This role is built for someone with 3 to 5 years of experience in construction insurance who has developed a solid technical foundation and is now ready to take on greater responsibility, broader exposure, and a more senior mandate. You will be supported every step of the way, but you will also be challenged, trusted, and given real work from day one.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite a portfolio of construction and engineering risks, including Contract Works, public liability, and related classes.

• Assess risk submissions, determine terms, and prepare quotes and policy documentation within delegated authority.

• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, providing technical guidance and responsive service.

• Work closely with senior underwriters on complex and high-value construction placements.

• Contribute to portfolio management, including monitoring performance, identifying trends, and flagging areas of concern.

• Stay current with construction market conditions, emerging risks, and industry developments.

Candidate Profile

You are a technically capable underwriter or broker with genuine experience in construction insurance and a desire to grow. You bring a strong work ethic, a curious mind, and the confidence to engage with brokers and clients with professionalism and clarity.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in construction or engineering insurance underwriting or broking.

• Hands-on exposure to Contract Works is essential.

• A solid understanding of construction risk principles, policy wordings, and coverage terms.

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to build effective broker relationships.

• A genuine appetite for technical development and long-term career growth in the construction space.