Insurance Support Manager
Avangrid
Manage insurance programmes, risk assessment, and claims for construction projects.
7 days ago ago
£57,600
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
United Kingdom, Glasgow
Hybrid
Company Size
7,999 Employees
Service Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Power Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Energy Storage
Engineering
Project Management
Operations & Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Smart Grids
Grid Infrastructure
Power Generation
Natural Gas Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
insurance strategy
underwriting
risk mitigation
claims management
contract review
policy assessment
- Implement the insurance strategy, selection and placement for major SPEN construction projects.
- Assist the Head of Insurance on more complex offshore projects (specifically Interconnectors).
- Liaise and communicate with brokers and businesses to ensure appropriate allocation of risk in major projects and contracts. This will include active participation in the negotiation of risk and insurance clauses with contractors and the agreement of optimal insurance placement strategy given project budget constraints.
- Liaising with each Business to produce underwriting information for and on behalf of each Business. Support the Business owners in identifying the most appropriate strategy of risk transfer or risk retentions dependent on their specific risk appetite.
- Relationship Management on behalf of each Business in relation to property insurers and their respective experts, including for example loss adjusters.
- Assess and support risk mitigation and loss prevention on a site and project level for each Business. Manage site and project surveys with insurers, including the clearance of all insurers’ recommendations.
- Lead and direct property claims for SP Energy Networks
- Provision of contract reviews in respect of insurance provisions for each Business and agree any material variation with SP or third parties to standard contract terms and conditions on a case by case basis.
- Provide direction, assessment and guidance on existing insurance arrangements on terms, policy response and coverage, limits, indemnities, deductibles and exclusions to all stakeholders.
- Ascertain and provide advice on insurable and non-insurable risks in existing operations and construction projects, e.g. Energy Networks Strategic Projects.
What you bring
claims management
risk management
commercial insurance
construction
degree
leadership
- Ability to make, recommend and communicate decisions with confidence and clarity based on knowledge and fact.
- Proven track record of successfully managing multiple priorities in a demanding work environment
- Track record of claims management, particularly in an engineering environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with complex issues and communicate clearly to and influence at a senior level.
- Highly motivated, pro-active, and results driven.
- Possess relevant experience in a risk management environment, insurance markets, or energy. Working knowledge of risk management environments and techniques and technical insurance knowledge.
- Ability to build effective internal and external relationships and positively influence across all levels of the organisation.
- Strong ability to think independently, problem solve and facilitate co-operation.
- Knowledge of the global insurance market workings and principles. Robust knowledge of the legal framework and model contracts for construction and services contracts.
- Proven leadership, management and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to influence at all levels.
- Proven track record in claims management, specifically on property and construction insurance claims.
- Proven track record of working within ideally construction projects, coordinating and leading in all insurance related aspects, including contracts, and the interactions with insurer/brokers markets.
- Degree educated or a professional qualification in any of the following disciplines: insurance, risk management, law (construction or insurance), or engineering with relevant risk or industry experience.
- Experience of working closely with commercial contracts including specific review and negotiation of terms and conditions from an insurance perspective.
- Broad experience of the commercial insurance market (particularly Property and Construction); up to date knowledge of developments within legal framework and insurance industry.
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
- Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
- Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
- 36 days annual leave
- Share Schemes
- Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
- Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
- Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
- Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
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Visa Sponsorship- company will support necessary immigration requirements for non‑citizen applicants.
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Company
Overview
47 Billion
Assets Under Management
Total value of company assets across all operations.
3.3M+ Customers
Electric & Gas Users
Over 3.3 million customers served across New York and New England.
10.0 GW
Power Generation Capacity
Combined electricity output from owned and operated facilities.
- Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities.
- Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states.
- Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems.
- Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades.
- Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential.
- Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade.
- Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.
- Sustainable: We seek to be a model of inspiration for creating economic, social and environmental value in our communities and we act positively to affect local development, generate employment, and give back to the community.
- Agile: We act efficiently and with passion to drive innovation and continuous improvement at both the local and global level.
- Collaborative: We work together toward a common purpose and mutual benefit while valuing each other and our differences.
By 2030
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2.
9.3 GW
Emissions-Free Capacity
Installed capacity in wind and solar energy.
10 GW
Energy Goal
Target to generate 10 GW of emissions-free energy capacity by 2025.
70%
Emissions Reduction Goal
Aim to reduce emissions intensity by 70% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.
- One of the country’s cleanest utilities.
- Compliance Leader Verification certification by Ethisphere Institute for third consecutive term.
2024
Forbes Recognition
Recognized as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in the 2024 ranking.
300M Spend
Supplier Diversity Goal
Aim to increase spend with certified diverse suppliers to $300 million by 2025, up from $195 million in 2022.
- DEI strategy focus areas: increasing diverse representation (especially in leadership), promoting equitable growth opportunities, establishing pathways for community and connection.
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