Director - Natural Catastrophes & Climate Risk Management

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver single-site natural hazard risk engineering assessments, including structural vulnerability reviews and loss estimation.
• Conduct site visits to assess physical exposures to earthquake, windstorm, and flood, producing high-quality engineering reports.
• Manage and deliver portfolio-level natural catastrophe modelling assessments using industry-recognised models such as RMS, KatRisk, or JBA.
• Provide subject matter expertise on catastrophe model capabilities, limitations, and appropriate applications for corporate risk consulting.
• Support clients in identifying and quantifying physical climate risks in alignment with regulatory frameworks like TCFD and CSRD.
• Drive business development and manage client relationships to support revenue growth within the Natural Catastrophe and Climate Risk Management business.
• Lead and mentor analyst teams to ensure consulting assignments are delivered on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Proven experience running and evaluating catastrophe modelling platforms (e.g., RMS, AIR/Verisk, RQE, KatRisk).
• Engineering background in a relevant discipline such as civil, structural, or geotechnical engineering.
• Proficiency in GIS platforms (QGIS or ArcGIS) for spatial hazard and exposure analysis.
• Working knowledge of programming or database languages (SQL, R, or Python) for data processing and modelling workflows.
• Strong understanding of the physical climate risk regulatory landscape, including TCFD, CSRD, and ESG frameworks.
• Excellent client management, project management, and business development skills.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific and modelling concepts to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in post-loss or forensic engineering assessments.
• Experience conducting site-level risk engineering assessments for earthquake, wind, or flood perils.

Benefits

• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
• 25 days of annual leave plus an additional WTW relaxation day.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing package including private healthcare and life insurance.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with company matched contributions up to 10%.
• Access to various perks including an electric vehicle scheme, cycle-to-work programme, and dental/optical cover.

About the Company

WTW is a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company that helps clients manage risk and optimize outcomes. Our Climate Practice provides specialized expertise in physical risk and catastrophe modelling to help global corporate clients navigate an evolving risk landscape.