Power Risk Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is seeking a Power Risk Engineer to offer technical risk management support for industrial power generation. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in power generation or industrial operations, combined with strong communication and negotiation skills. The role provides a competitive salary with performance bonuses, opportunities for growth, and a hybrid working model. Join a dynamic, multinational team in tackling diverse industrial risks.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance bonus

Car allowance or company car

27 days holiday per year

Comprehensive health cover

Dynamic multinational environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years hands-on experience in power generation or industrial maintenance.
• Insurance engineering experience with a lead insurer or reinsurer is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, objective risk management advice.
• Develop tools for efficient financial risk control.
• Build professional credibility with clients and brokers.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

PC literate

Fluent in English

Enthusiasm for challenges

Team-oriented approach

Education

Civil or Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Power Risk Engineer

Location: UK (Hybrid / Office-based, subject to client preference)

Sector: Insurance / Risk Management - Industrial & Power

Company Overview

Our client is a global insurance provider experiencing rapid growth following recent new business wins. With an excellent company culture and strong staff retention, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced professional seeking a long-term career challenge in industrial risk and insurance.

Role Overview

The Power Risk Engineer will provide technical risk management advice and support to underwriting and claims teams, focusing on industrial power generation, battery gigafactories, and large‑scale operations. The role combines engineering expertise with risk evaluation, professional judgment, and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, objective risk management advice, including setting loss estimates and evaluating risk exposures
• Develop, implement, and optimise tools and processes for efficient financial risk control and reduction
• Maintain up‑to‑date engineering knowledge and share expertise across the team
• Build and maintain professional credibility with clients, brokers, and the insurance market
• Plan and prioritise site visits in coordination with underwriters, insureds' management, and brokers
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team and workflow processes
• Support education and training initiatives to broaden knowledge beyond core expertise for underwriting and claims purposes

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified engineer (Civil or Industrial Engineering degree preferred) with a minimum of 10 years hands‑on experience in power generation, industrial maintenance, operations, or safety management, including conventional power and battery gigafactories
• Insurance engineering experience with a lead insurer or reinsurer is advantageous but not essential
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• PC literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Enthusiasm for tackling new challenges and working with multinational clients, brokers, and claims teams
• Flexible, team‑oriented, and personable approach to work
• Fluent in English; additional languages such as French, Spanish, German, Italian, or Turkish are advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance bonus
• Car allowance or company car
• 27 days holiday per year
• Comprehensive health cover
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multinational environment with exposure to diverse industrial risks