Power Generation Risk Engineer

iO Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk and insurance leader seeks a Power Generation Risk Engineer in London to conduct risk assessments at power generation sites. This role requires extensive experience in power plant operations and offers significant global travel opportunities. Join a culture that fosters innovation and inclusion with clear career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Total Rewards benefits package

Clear career progression

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed risk surveys at power generation sites.
• Analyse operational risks and deliver reports to clients.
• Act as technical liaison between engineering and underwriting teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpretation of technical data

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

NEBOSH

ISO standards

Job description

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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