Client Director - Construction Insurance

CLIENT DIRECTOR - CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE

Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: £80,000 - £110,000 basic + competitive bonus + comprehensive benefits package

About the Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Commercial Insurance professional specialising in the Construction sector to join a highly respected specialist insurance and risk management business during a significant period of growth.

We are partnering with a specialist insurance and risk management solutions company with extensive expertise across the Construction and Engineering sectors, as they continue to expand their regional footprint with the opening of a new North West office.

Whilst operating as a highly respected independent specialist brand, the business also benefits from the backing and stability of a global financial services company, offering the best of both worlds through the agility and autonomy of a specialist brokerage combined with the investment, infrastructure, and long-term security of a major group.

This is a rare opportunity to inherit and develop an established portfolio of construction clients whilst also driving new business growth across the sector.

Importantly, this role also offers a genuine leadership opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to establish themselves as a key figure within the business, with the clear potential to help build and lead this division in the North.

The Role

As Client Director, you will take ownership of an established portfolio alongside identifying and securing new opportunities, helping to support ambitious regional growth plans and further strengthen the company's market presence across the North.

Longer term, there is genuine opportunity to help shape and build a specialist regional team around you.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management & Growth

• Manage and grow an established portfolio of construction sector clients, delivering tailored insurance and risk management solutions
• Build strong relationships with contractors, subcontractors, developers, civil engineering businesses, and specialist trades
• Deliver high levels of client retention through proactive relationship management and strategic advice
• Generate and secure new business opportunities across the construction and engineering sectors
• Work closely with Development Executives, Marketing, and lead generation teams to support continued regional growth
• Provide specialist advice across Construction Insurance product
• Represent the business at networking events, industry forums, and sector-related meetings.
• Develop and execute plans to grow both personal and regional market presence that contribute towards the wider strategic development and continued growth of the division.

Leadership

• Support and mentor Account Executives, Account Handlers, and junior team members
• Help shape the future direction of the Construction proposition across the North
• Work closely with senior leadership on regional growth strategy, team development, and market positioning
• Play a key role in the long-term growth and development of the Northern operation

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Client Director, Client Partner, Account Director, Senior Account Executive, or similar commercial insurance role
• Strong experience providing insurance solutions specifically to the Construction, Engineering, or Contractors sectors
• Excellent technical knowledge across commercial insurance and risk management solutions relevant to construction clients
• Demonstrable success managing and growing an existing book of business whilst generating new client relationships
• Commercially driven with the ambition and capability to step into a broader leadership role
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Cert CII or above desirable

Applications are welcomed from individuals currently operating within national brokers, independent brokerages, or specialist construction insurance environments.

Why Join?

• Join a highly respected specialist brokerage with a strong reputation within the Construction and Engineering sectors
• Opportunity to inherit an established and profitable client portfolio alongside significant new business potential
• Genuine opportunity to progress into a senior leadership position
• Ability to help shape regional strategy, team growth, and sector development
• Operate with genuine autonomy whilst benefiting from strong leadership support and investment
• Supportive, entrepreneurial, and development-focused culture with clear progression opportunities

Benefits

• Competitive salary and uncapped bonus structure
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme and your birthday off
• Hybrid working environment (typically 2-3 days in the office)
• Enhanced pension and private healthcare
• Health and wellbeing benefits, income protection, and life assurance
• Paid leave for volunteering and enhanced parental leave