Are you our new Risk Engineer

Probably one of the most interesting engineering positions if you ask us. Insurance is nothing less than one of the main pillars of most businesses and If provides insurance products our clients need but we are also managing risks together with our the best of worlds large losses due to fire or machinery breakdown never occur but they do and that is why our Risk Engineers are so important.

Most of our clients are large Nordic based multinational organizations that set very high standards for their Risk Management operations. We provide guidance and help in this broad landscape of risk exposures and work together on how we can reduce risk.

To put this in an even broader perspective as part of our responsibility to society; preventing losses also prevents pollution and exploitation of scarce resources when rebuilding after a loss. Loss prevention is crucial for Ifs sustainability strategy as any loss will contribute to increased environmental impact. Together with our clients we will do our best to avoid this.

About the role

As a Risk Engineer you will visit our clients sites to survey assess and document their risk your role you will primarily work with fire electrical and machinery risks but also any risks that can cause physical losses. Providing professional advice on loss prevention is a central part of the work. You will be using our tools for risk assessments and client consultations based on Nordic and International standards.

You will also be able to participate in development projects within the Risk Engineering area and act as a central part of technical advisory in keeping us up to date on developing and emerging risks to be an integral part of keeping us ahead in understanding the risks we write.

We are working in close cooperation with underwriters sales and claims units in Client Teams. Together our focus is to support our clients on property and business interruption risks as well as risks related to construction projects. The Risk Engineers assessments are a prerequisite in our business model when offering insurance to the industrial market.

We offer

In the same way that we place high demands on you as an employee we also expect you to place high demands on us as an employer. Here are some of the benefits of working at If:

• An inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome

• Career and development opportunities in the largest insurance company in the Nordics

• Social activities and a highly skilled professional environment

• Possibility of hybrid workplace

• Health-promoting workplace with wellness allowance and sports activities

• Great insurance benefits

• Flexible working hours and a strong Nordic work culture

About our team

If has by far the largest community of Risk Engineers in the Nordic insurance market with close to 50 risk experts. While you will be part of the Norwegian team in Oslo consisting of 9 Risk Engineers you will be working in a truly international environment.

Our technical background is a broad variety of engineering disciplines to understand the risks and businesses we If we have an excellent culture for cooperation and sharing competence and we often work interdisciplinary.

Who are you

You have a Master of Science or Bachelors degree in Engineering in a relevant field i.e. construction fire chemical engineering or machinery.

You have good proficiency in hazard identification and assessments with emphasis within one or more of the following fields Heavy industry Production Commercial Service and Real Estate business.

You also have 35 years of experience within any of these fields.

You work independently proactively and have strong analytical skills. At the same time you are a good team player with highly developed social and communication skills.

You also need to be fluent in both Norwegian and English.

Additional facts and recruitment process

Application deadline: June 2 2026 Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis

To apply for the position: Please attach your CV and cover letter

Location: Vækerø Norway

Travelling: Approximately 3040 travel days per year should be expected

Start date: To be agreed

If you got curious and have questions please contact Knut Vaage Head of Property Risk Management Services Norway at.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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