Power Risk Engineer Remote

Kintec Global Recruitment; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in energy insurance seeks a Power Risk Engineer for a fully remote role with travel. This position offers the chance to conduct impactful risk assessments across various technologies, including CCGT and offshore wind. You'll collaborate with top-tier clients and insurers, enhancing the safety and reliability of power generation assets. This role promises a unique blend of technical challenges and global exposure, making it an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals looking to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 8-20 years in technical, operational, or consultancy roles required.
• Proven expertise in steam and gas turbine operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk engineering surveys including site visits and interviews.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering reports with risk mitigation recommendations.

Skills

Risk Engineering

Technical Assessments

Communication Skills

Steam and Gas Turbine Operations

Data-Driven Insights

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status

Tools

In-House Modelling Tools

Job description

Job Title: Power Risk Engineer Remote (UK-Based)
Location: Fully Remote (UK) with Travel Required
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Risk Engineer to join a leading player in the energy insurance and consultancy space, supporting clients within the conventional power and renewables sectors. This fully remote role offers a rare opportunity to work on high-impact risk engineering assessments across a range of technologies including CCGT, biomass, biogas, hydropower, and offshore wind.

You will play a critical part in delivering high-quality technical risk assessments and engineering surveys, which directly support the successful placement of insurance and improvement of asset performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk engineering surveys, typically including 2 3 day site visits, interviews with client teams, and facility walkthroughs.

• Prepare comprehensive engineering reports detailing site quality rankings, recommendations for risk mitigation, and property damage estimations.

• Use in-house modelling tools to support data-driven insights and risk evaluation.

• Collaborate with insurers, clients, and internal stakeholders to inform underwriting decisions.

• Travel across the UK and internationally, with an estimated 80 days per year.

Candidate Profile:

Experience:

• 8 20 years in a technical, operational, maintenance, or consultancy role, ideally with end clients or engineering consultancies.

• Proven expertise in steam and gas turbine operations is essential.

• Direct experience in conventional power plants (e.g. combined cycle gas turbines, biomass, biogas, hydropower) and/or offshore wind is required.

Education & Professional Background:

• A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is essential.

• Chartered Engineer status or membership of a recognised engineering institution is desirable.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80 days per year.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• French language skills are highly desirable but not essential.

Why Join?
This role offers a unique blend of technical challenge, strategic impact, and global exposure. You'll work closely with top-tier clients and insurers to enhance the safety, reliability, and insurability of power generation assets across the UK and beyond.