Technical Lead - Senior Power Risk Control Engineer

Who we are

Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 different countries, but from the very first day you join our team you’ll know that your contributions are valued. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate an inclusive culture.

Our Loss Control Engineering team is made up of experienced engineers from a wide range of technical and scientific disciplines. The team provides a flexible range of risk consulting services.

 
Role Description

We are looking for a Technical Lead, Senior Power Risk Engineer, having a focus on power and renewable energy engineering, ideally with previous experience working with wind, solar, hydroelectric power, battery storage, biomass and other renewable technology risks. 

Reporting to the UK Loss Control Engineering, Technical Manager you will be responsible for leading the sustainable power discipline, providing loss control expertise, support and assistance to our customers and to assist Allianz underwriting in risk selection and retention.

You’ll provide ongoing co-ordination and monitoring of loss prevention activity, the servicing of assigned accounts and loss control survey work. You will develop and maintain professional working relationships with our Underwriting, Distribution, Communications and Claims teams, as well as with our clients and brokers. 

Passionate about your fields of expertise, you will track technical developments and share knowledge with colleagues, looking for continual improvements in risk assessment criteria and tools in close alignment with Claims and Underwriting teams.

This is a home based role, although requires travel throughout the UK.

About You

The role requires the successful applicant to be:

• Up to date on your knowledge in respect of power and renewable energy technologies / energy projects, especially able to  provide technical guidance on renewable risk submissions, with a focus on solar, Hydroelectric, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and onshore wind farms. 
• Liaising and collaborating with underwriting account and claims teams, aiding the development and implementation of underwriting strategy and standards in respect of technical developments, legislation and establish lessons learned, etc.
• Developing and maintenance of technical training guidance and technical manuals. Responsible for the overall learning and development of technical skills within area of specialism for the wider Loss Control team. 
• Carry out risk assessments and apply Risk Control measures for insured risks via; desk top reviews, on-site and remote surveys, for a large variety of plants and operational risk. Able to attend site visits with brokers and clients throughout the UK to provide guidance on technical enhancements/improvements and thereby reduce the risk of failure or breakdown and associated material damage losses or injuries. 
• Work with underwriting, clients and brokers to develop customized loss Control Engineering programs and support the development of insurance programs. Generate and review required reports and recommendations, presenting results to Underwriters, clients and brokers.
• Follow up on technological developments in your area and proactively engage in knowledge exchange with expert groups, training internal customers and external clients 
• Proactively support the development of data-based tools for simplified and optimized risk analysis

Skills & Experience:

• An experienced Power Risk engineer who has at least 5 years’ experience in industry with manufacturers, operators or service providers. Ideally you have expert knowledge for power and renewable energy applications such as onshore wind or PV parks.
• Furthermore with a knowledge appetite on emerging renewable energy systems (such as, floating solar and/or green hydrogen).
• Open-mindedness and curious with a commitment to remaining up-to-date with technological developments in these fields.
• Suitable & sufficient knowledge of generators, transformers and grids
• Knowledge of safety requirements related to hazardous industries (fire & explosion)
• Familiar with risk assessments, DSEAR, HAZOP & UK Regulatory compliance
• Experience in safety, Risk Control, or related fields including, but not limited to, renewable energy
• Project planning and implementation
• How insurance processes work in detail, having been in the industry or close to it
• High proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
• Digitalization projects and data analysis
• An ability to work at heights is preferable, to enable you to climb wind turbines / attend roof top solar PV, for example, when accompanying survey & claims consultants on site visits

Qualification requirements:
•    Bachelor’s degree or higher degree qualification or equivalent with CEng status, (IMechE, EI or IET)
•    Other Relevant Qualifications: ACII; NEBOSH General Certificate / Diploma; BA Health & Safety, IRM, IFE

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you.
We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Competitive salary: Dependent on experience + company car + annual bonus + benefits
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays 
• Life cover
• Group Income Protection
   

Our Ways of Working

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. 
Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.
 
Our Purpose and Values
We secure your future
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Our purpose and values are more than just words on a website - they are the why and how of Allianz.  They influence everything we do and guide us how to do it.
Created by our people, for our people, they shape our culture, bring us together, and inspire us to be the best.  Building on inclusive culture for us all to succeed.
 
Diversity & Inclusion

At Allianz, we value diversity and inclusion and back this up with our accreditations, Allianz is EDGE certified for gender inclusion, members of the Women in Finance Charter, a Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion members, signatories of Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. 
We recognise the strength of neurodiversity in the workplace, and the far-reaching benefits of embracing a spectrum of thinking styles and innovative capabilities. We proudly welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, and can offer tailored adjustments to remove barriers and set you up for success in your career.
At Allianz, we encourage our people to advocate for what they need, we listen, and we act – this could include providing assistive technology, ergonomic specialist equipment, mentoring and coaching, or flexibility in the way you work, among a wide range other adjustments.

Join us - Let’s Care for Tomorrow.

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