Mechanical Power Risk Engineer

Mark Stracey Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy insurance provider seeks a Mechanical Power Risk Engineer to relocate to Saudi Arabia. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £90,000 to £110,000 tax-free plus benefits like housing and school fees. Responsibilities include conducting site surveys of power plants, producing risk assessment reports, and collaborating with senior teams globally. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in thermal power operations and strong leadership skills in risk engineering.

Benefits

Healthcare

School fees covered

Housing allowance

Travel costs covered

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mechanical power systems engineering focused on thermal power plants.
• Proven track record in overseeing equipment overhauls and inspections.
• Familiarity with operation of renewable energy resources beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys of operational power generation plants.
• Produce reports on operations and loss prevention features.
• Support the Power team with risk placement in insurance markets.

Skills

Mechanical power systems engineering

Risk engineering

Thermal power plants operations

Team leadership

Fluent English

Tools

Bespoke modelling software

Company-sanctioned software

Job description

Mechanical Power Risk Engineer | Energy Risk Engineering – £90,000 - £110,000PA Tax Free + School Fees and Housing Allowance

Relocate to Saudi Arabia

The Role

Are you an expert in thermal power plant operations? Ready to take your skills global and enjoy a tax-free salary, housing, and school fee allowances? This is your chance to make a major career move.

Join one of the world’s leading energy insurance providers as a Mechanical Power Risk Engineer, based in Saudi Arabia. In this full‑time position, you’ll assess operational risks across power generation assets, carry out detailed on‑site surveys, and help senior client teams improve safety and reduce potential losses.

You’ll report to the KSA Risk Engineering Leader and support clients both in the EMEA region and globally. Expect to travel 70‑80 days per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct 2–3‑day site surveys of operational power generation plants, including interviews and tours.
• Produce reports detailing operations, loss prevention features, quality rankings, and recommendations.
• Estimate potential property damage using bespoke modelling software.
• Review new power projects and assess risks for operational facilities.
• Support the Power team with risk placement in international insurance markets.
• Maintain and develop the Engineering Management System to ensure continued excellence.

The Person

• 10 + years in the mechanical power systems engineering sectors, with a focus on thermal power plants operations and risk engineering.
• Must have managed and executed thermal power plant projects with a principal contractor, OEM, or plant owner.
• Proven track record in overseeing and delivering equipment overhauls and inspections of thermal power plant turbomachinery, including gas turbines, aeroderivative gas turbines, steam turbines, turbine generators, and CCGT.
• Specific experience of O&M in GE, Siemens or Mitsubishi gas turbines very welcome.
• Experience as a leader in the operations and maintenance of thermal power plants.
• Familiarity with the execution and operation of renewable energy resources and energy from waste is beneficial.
• Understanding of the wear and failure characteristics of various turbine models and components.
• Proficient in using company‑sanctioned software, systems, and relevant online tools.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Package

Competitive salary range : £90 to £110,000 Tax Fee

Additional benefits

Healthcare, school fees, housing allowance and travel costs covered.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about power generation and risk management, with a proven background in thermal power plants and experience working in international energy markets.

What’s Next

If you're looking to take your power engineering career to the next level in an international role with outstanding benefits, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and take the first step towards your relocation to Saudi Arabia.