Account Executive - Power, Utilities, Renewables and Energy - 12 Month FTC

The Power, Utilities, Renewable and Energy (PURE) Practice is a specialist team within WTW, dedicated to delivering tailored risk and insurance solutions to large clients across the energy sector. Our client portfolio includes UK water utilities, renewable energy providers, waste-to-energy operators, and investment portfolios. We combine deep industry expertise with innovative approaches to help clients manage risk and unlock value. As an Account Executive within the PURE Practice, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and prospects, ensuring high levels of retention and driving new business growth. You will play a key role in developing and strengthening relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, while actively targeting and converting new opportunities.

The Role:

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

• Develop a deep understanding of clients’ businesses and risk management needs.
• Deliver tailored insurance and risk solutions through proactive and ongoing service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

Business Development

• Drive the sales process to win, retain, and grow profitable client relationships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the sector.
• Collaborate with colleagues across WTW to leverage cross-practice capabilities.

Placement Management

• Work closely with market contacts and the Broking Team to ensure optimal placement strategies.
• Maintain strong working relationships with insurers and external specialists.

Operational Excellence

• Lead the delivery of end-to-end client service, ensuring adherence to WTW’s policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and revenue tracking for the business unit.
• Provide feedback and implement corrective actions to improve client retention and service delivery.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of insurance markets and risk solutions relevant to the Power, Utilities and Renewables sector.
• Proven track record in client service and account management.
• Demonstrated success in business development and converting prospects into clients.
• Excellent relationship-building skills across all levels, both internally and externally.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing capabilities.
• Experience working within structured processes and systems to support client service.
• Professional qualifications such as Dip CII (or working towards) are preferred.

Please note: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
 

What We Offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com