Power Risk Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized insurance and risk advisory firm is looking for a Power Risk Engineer for its London office. This role blends technical advisory work with client interaction, requiring extensive experience in power plant operations and a strong grasp of risk analysis and safety standards. Join a team reshaping risk management through innovation and expert insights, with opportunities for global travel and career development.

Benefits

Competitive Total Rewards benefits package

Clear career progression

Opportunity for global travel

Qualifications

• 10+ years in power plant engineering, operations, or OEM manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards, ideally with NEBOSH and ISO familiarity.
• Willing to travel globally (up to 90 days/year).

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed risk surveys at conventional and renewable power sites.
• Deliver reports and risk prevention recommendations to clients.
• Manage survey programs and act as a technical liaison.

Skills

Communication

Risk Analysis

Safety Standards

Technical Liaison

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Power 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 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 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 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 and innovation

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

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

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