Risk Engineer - Electrical Infrastructure (Renewables)

Risk Engineer - Electrical Infrastructure (Renewables)\n\nCentral London | Hybrid (3 days p/w in office) ✈️ International Travel | £55,000-£60,000\n\nMatchtech are seeking a Risk Engineer on behalf of a Global Leader in Commercial & Speciality insurance as they grow their UK Risk Engineering Team.\n\nKnown for its technical, engineering‑led approach and international footprint, the business partners with clients across power, energy, and large‑scale infrastructure. They're now seeking a Risk Engineer with strong electrical engineering foundations to support risk assessments across a diverse global portfolio.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n\nConducting technical risk assessments across electrical infrastructure assets, power systems, and complex industrial environments.\nTravelling internationally to perform on‑site evaluations across multiple continents\nProducing clear, high‑quality engineering reports to support underwriting decisions\nEngaging directly with clients, operators, and internal stakeholders to understand operational\nrisk.\nReviewing electrical systems, HV/LV equipment, substations, and grid‑connected assets\nSupporting the wider risk engineering team on cross‑sector projects, including renewables where relevant \n\nWhat You'll Bring:\n\nA strong foundation in Electrical Engineering (degree or equivalent experience)\nExperience from:Grid Operators\n\nDNOs / Electrical Infrastructure\n\nPower Generation Environments\n\nHands‑on exposure to electrical systems, substations, power plants, or similar operational environments\nThe ability to translate technical detail into clear, commercially relevant insights\nComfort with international travel and client‑facing work\nRenewables experience (Solar, Wind, BESS etc) is a bonus, but not essential \n\nWho This Role Suits\n\nThis is ideal for someone who enjoys technical engineering but wants broader exposure than a traditional site‑based role. You'll thrive here if you're analytical, inquisitive, and excited by the idea of seeing infrastructure projects around the world.\n\nEngineers from grid, DNO, power plant, or electrical infrastructure backgrounds tend to transition extremely well\n\nWant to know More?\n\nReach out to Alex McGuigan at Matchtech\n\n(phone number removed)