Lead Renewable Energy Surveyor

• Play a pivotal role in reducing Renewable Energy risk and losses within NFU Mutual


• Be a critical part of ensuring NFU Mutual remain at the forefront of the Renewable Energy sector


• Remote role requiring multi-site travel + Company Car Scheme / Car Allowance

Are you passionate about Renewable Energy and risk management? Join NFU Mutual as The Lead Renewable Energy Surveyor, where you'll provide technical insight and thought leadership on all aspects of Renewable Energy risk management. In this brand-new role, you will create a robust framework and become the go-to expert for all technical considerations within our surveying team. You will guide and steer the development of capabilities and skills within both the Loss Control department and Underwriting, shaping NFU Mutual's risk appetite and ensuring we remain at the forefront of the Renewable Energy sector.

Your responsibilities will include conducting detailed surveys of complex Renewable Energy risks, providing expert guidance to underwriting and other stakeholders, and developing risk management strategies and standards. You will also head up and implement programmes to enhance the understanding and skills of Loss Control surveyors, Underwriting, and Agency colleagues in Renewable Energy. By providing underwriters with accurate, scenario-based estimates of potential losses, you will assist in making informed capacity deployment decisions. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of Renewable Energy risk management at NFU Mutual. You'll play a critical role in shaping our approach to Renewable Energy, ensuring our capabilities and services are world-class.

You’ll possess an extensive and in-depth knowledge of a wide range of renewable technologies and associated legislative requirements, as well as the potential risks and hazards associated with them. You’ll have experience in providing detailed technical advice and guidance on Renewable Energy matters to a wide variety of stakeholders.

Your influence and negotiation skills will be key when communicating with a range of stakeholders at all levels within the business whilst quickly establishing strong relationships and managing your personal reputation. You’ll also;

• Be able to evidence the ability to identify risk management decisions


• Have experience in training and upskilling on renewable technologies, potential risks and hazards, and appropriate loss prevention measures


• Be able to evidence the ability to provide detailed reports for all classes of Renewable Energy and be able to create guidance documents


• Have previous experience in insurance, underwriting, claims, or surveying (desirable)


• A full valid UK Driving Licence is essential for this role

An understanding of a wide range of machinery, not just in the renewable sector would be advantageous for this position although not essential.

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique.  We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.   

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during  the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:   

• Salary up to £85,000


• Annual bonus (up to 25% of salary) 


• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution


• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme


• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities


• Private medical insurance + options to add family members


• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets


• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs


• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more


• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year


• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme


• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary


• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies


• Company Car Allowance of £6000 or Company Car Scheme

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and we're  one of only 60 companies across the globe to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024 award, and one of only 2 companies to receive the award for the ninth consecutive year. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.