Construction Risk Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment firm is seeking a Construction Risk Engineer to join a global team dedicated to enhancing safety and performance in the energy and power sectors. This remote role offers the chance to engage with international clients, influence risk management strategies, and contribute to safer operations worldwide. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in energy, strong communication skills, and a degree in engineering. Join a respected network of experts and make a meaningful impact on industry practices while enjoying flexible international travel opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible International Travel

Remote Work

Engagement in High-Impact Projects

Global Expert Network

Qualifications

• Significant experience in energy or power generation sectors.
• Degree in Engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk profiles to the insurance market.
• Conduct technical site surveys across energy assets.
• Develop underwriting reports for risk assessments.

Skills

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Project Coordination

Process Engineering

Safety Engineering

Asset Integrity

Education

Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Specialist Modelling Tools

Job description

Job Title: Construction Risk Engineer – Energy & Power (Remote)
Location: Remote / Global Travel
Start Date: Flexible

Overview:
Join a global team dedicated to elevating safety, performance, and reliability across the energy and power industries. We're looking for experienced engineers from sectors including oil & gas, LNG, hydrogen, power generation, and renewables to support our clients with world-class risk engineering insight.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence risk management strategies for major industrial operations, engage with international clients, and contribute to safer, more efficient operations across the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver clear and accurate risk profiles to the insurance market.

• Conduct technical site surveys across a global portfolio of energy and power generation assets (12–14 per year for oil & gas, 15–20 for power).

• Develop detailed underwriting reports to support insurance placements and risk assessments.

• Recommend process safety and risk improvement strategies aligned with best practices and client goals.

• Calculate Estimated Maximum Loss (EML) values using specialist modelling tools.

• Liaise with client executives, brokers, and claims teams to provide expert technical input during insurance tenders and renewals.

• Produce technical whitepapers and thought-leadership material on risk engineering and process safety topics.

• Contribute to the global knowledge network of risk engineers working collaboratively across geographies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Significant hands-on experience within the energy and/or power generation sector.

• Degree in Engineering or a closely related field.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting to senior management and leading technical meetings.

• Highly organised, with strong project coordination skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

• Advanced engineering knowledge in areas such as process engineering, operations, safety, commissioning, asset integrity, and emergency response.

Desirable Attributes:

• Background working with leading operators or manufacturers in the energy sector.

• Prior experience in senior technical or leadership roles.

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.

• Chartered Engineer or membership of a recognised professional institution (IChemE, IET, IMechE).

• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

• Project management and commissioning experience.

Why Apply?

• Work remotely with flexible international travel

• Engage with a diverse set of high-impact projects

• Be part of a respected global network of experts

• Shape industry practices and contribute to safer industrial operations worldwide

If you're an engineer who thrives on applying technical knowledge to real-world challenges, this role is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in how the global energy sector manages and mitigates risk.