Specialist Risk Engineer - Power Generation in Birmingham

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Salary: £70,000+ depending on experience, plus Car plus Allowances.

Location: Home-based UK with travel.

Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2026.

Our mission is to help our customers understand and protect themselves from risk. We help individuals, small and medium sized companies and global corporations around the world understand and protect themselves from risk by offering a wide range of insurance products, solutions and advisory services. Risk selection, pricing and improvement are fundamental to the success of Zurich. To do this effectively requires specialist expertise and understanding of the industries our customers operate in and the hazards to which they are exposed. Zurich’s in-house risk engineering team provide that expertise, which is something that sets us apart in the eyes of our customers.

The opportunity:

This is a great opportunity to work within our risk engineering business as a Power Risk Engineer. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that all risk engineering is technically and commercially viable by providing first class customer service and ensuring that all Risk Engineering policies and standards are clearly defined and implemented. You will be a subject matter expert to Zurich underwriting, claims and the global risk engineering network on both traditional thermal power and renewable power related areas. You will also act as an expert to clients and brokers with the intent of growing our revenue streams into Zurich Resilience Solutions. This is a home-based role and will require regular travel to our London office as well as travel to our client sites both in the UK and occasionally internationally.

Main accountabilities:

• To assist underwriters by assessing risk quality and estimating maximum loss potential for Property Damage, Business Interruption and Liability.
• To carry out site-based risk engineering surveys of worldwide production facilities and produce clear technical reports for internal or external distribution.
• To assess broker submissions and survey reports to produce desk top risk assessments for other production facilities.
• To support claims validation and investigation processes.
• To provide thought leadership and technical insight on risk features of related industries, including lessons from losses.
• Be proficient with Zurich Resilience Solutions proposition, identify and consult with new and existing stakeholders where opportunities exist to generate additional revenue.
• Build trusted relationships and promote collaborative teamwork, seeking diverse perspectives from internal and external partners.

Your skills and experience:

Successful applications will need to demonstrate the following requirements:

Essential

• A university degree in an appropriate subject area or equivalent.
• Mechanical, Electrical or Process engineer with several years asset-based experience in the Power Generation industry (design, installation/construction, commissioning, maintenance, or inspection superintendent, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience with Thermal Power Generation (including Energy from Waste).
• Knowledge of Industry standards.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presenting skills.
• Flexible and Openminded.
• An entrepreneurial attitude and a commercial mindset.
• Strong team working skills but also able to work independently often under pressure.
• Willing to Travel within the UK and Internationally.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
• Strong IT Skills.

Desirable

• Experience with Sustainable Power Generation (including Hydro/Solar/Wind/BESS).
• Experience with Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) or other emerging nuclear power technologies.
• Understanding of data centre power infrastructure.
• Understanding of electrical grid infrastructure and transmission systems.
• Knowledge of international loss prevention/fire protection standards (e.g., NFPA or equivalent) is important.
• Experience or a strong interest in loss prevention topics (e.g., Asset management, technical risk management).
• Experience of technical or commercial Insurance sector.
• Previous experiences as risk engineer or risk management would be beneficial.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards.

What happens next?

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any.

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

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Who we are:

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry. We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you’re interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture:

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.