Power Generation Risk Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognised insurance and risk advisory business is seeking a Power Generation Risk Engineer to leverage expertise in power plant operations. This role involves conducting risk surveys, analysing safety systems, and delivering actionable recommendations to clients. With competitive benefits and clear career progression, it's an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on risk management and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive Total Rewards benefits package

Clear career progression

Opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading engineers and underwriters

Qualifications

• 10+ years in power plant engineering, operations, or OEM manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards, ideally with NEBOSH and ISO familiarity.
• Physically capable and willing to travel globally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed risk surveys at power generation sites.
• Analyse operational risks and provide risk prevention recommendations.
• Manage survey programs and act as technical liaison between teams.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Analysis

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

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London (Fenchurch Street) | Hybrid (3+ days in office)
Up to 90 days international travel per year
Permanent | Global Risk & Insurance Leader

iO Associates is partnering with a globally recognised insurance and risk advisory business seeking a Power Generation Risk Engineer to join its world-class team. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in power plant operations or engineering who's ready to transition into a technical advisory position that blends site expertise, client interaction, and global exposure.

What You'll Be Doing:

Power Generation Risk Engineer

London (Fenchurch Street) | Hybrid (3+ days in office)
Up to 90 days international travel per year
Permanent | Global Risk & Insurance Leader

iO Associates is partnering with a globally recognised insurance and risk advisory business seeking a Power Generation Risk Engineer to join its world-class team. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in power plant operations or engineering who's ready to transition into a technical advisory position that blends site expertise, client interaction, and global exposure.

What You'll Be Doing:

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  Conduct detailed risk surveys at conventional and renewable power generation sites
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  Analyse operational risks, safety systems, and business interruption exposures
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  Deliver reports and risk prevention recommendations to clients and underwriters
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  Manage survey programs and act as technical liaison between field engineering and underwriting teams
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  Learn from real-world losses and apply root cause insights to prevent future incidents
  

What You'll Bring:

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  10+ years in power plant engineering, operations, or OEM manufacturing (boilers, turbines, transformers, etc.)
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  Strong knowledge of safety standards, ideally with NEBOSH and ISO familiarity
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  Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent)
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  Excellent communication skills to present technical risks and guide underwriters
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  Physically capable and willing to travel globally (up to 90 days/year)
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  Ability to interpret third-party technical data and apply engineering judgment
  

Desirable Experience:

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  Knowledge of gas turbines, thermal, nuclear, or renewable power stations
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  Experience in power generation construction/design projects
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  Prior work with insurance, loss adjusting, or technical risk analysis
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  Multilingual or experience working across global cultures
  

Why Join:

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  Be part of a global brand reshaping risk through technology and expertise
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  Collaborate with industry-leading engineers and underwriters
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  Competitive Total Rewards benefits package
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  Clear career progression in a culture of inclusion and innovation

Ready to apply your power generation experience in a high-impact, global context?

Apply now or contact Tommy Collishaw at iO Associates for a confidential chat.

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