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ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR INSURANCE FOR UK PROFESSIONALS
Specialist Protection for Mechanical, Electrical, Civil & Technical Engineers
Engineering contractors face high expectations around precision, quality, compliance, safety and delivery. When working through your own limited company, contracts often require specific insurance limits and wording.
Insure24 arranges contractor insurance that protects engineering professionals from claims linked to design work, specification errors, project management, installation oversight, documentation mistakes and site-related risks.
Core Insurance Covers for Engineering Contractors
Designed for high-responsibility technical and engineering consultancy roles.
Professional & Liability Insurance
- Professional Indemnity – protects against errors in design, drawings, calculations or technical advice.
- Public Liability – injury or property damage caused while working on-site.
- Products Liability – relevant if your role involves component specification or equipment supply.
- Employers’ Liability – required for staff, apprentices or labour-only subcontractors.
- Contractual Liability – aligned with engineering contract and framework requirements.
- Pollution or environmental extensions (where required).
Business, Tools & Cyber Protection
- Tools & Instruments – laptops, testing equipment, handheld devices and portable tools.
- Office/Workshop Contents – computers, drawings, equipment storage.
- Contract works or project materials (where required).
- Cyber & data insurance – ransomware, data breach and compromised access risks.
- Legal expenses – contract disputes, regulatory matters or HMRC investigations.
- Directors’ & Officers’ – personal liability for directors of limited companies.
Engineering Contractors We Cover
Suitable for limited companies, freelance engineers and specialists working via agencies or frameworks.
Common Engineering Disciplines
- Mechanical Engineering Contractors
- Electrical Engineering Contractors
- Civil & Structural Engineering Contractors
- Technical, Systems & Design Engineers
- Manufacturing & Production Engineers
- HVAC, MEP and Building Services Engineers
Specialist Fields & Higher Risk Areas
- Rail, utilities and infrastructure engineering
- Aerospace or defence related engineering
- Advanced manufacturing and robotics
- Oil & gas technical engineering
- Renewable energy systems – solar, wind, biomass
- Design-and-build project oversight roles
Key Risks for Engineering Contractors
Engineering roles carry high accountability, precision and safety risk.
Design & Technical Risks
- Incorrect drawings, calculations or specifications.
- Faulty advice causing system or equipment failure.
- Design decisions affecting safety or performance.
- Compliance with engineering standards & regulations.
- Intellectual property or design ownership disputes.
- Errors in technical documentation or test reports.
On-Site, Contract & Financial Risks
- Injury or property damage while on client sites.
- Failure of equipment or systems linked to oversight.
- Contractual requirements for specific PI/PL limits.
- Budget overruns or missed deliverables.
- Supplier coordination issues & dependencies.
- Regulatory or compliance breaches.
Engineering projects come with strict standards and significant responsibility. Having the right PI & liability cover protects your company and gives clients confidence in your professionalism.
Mechanical Engineering Contractor, UK
PROTECT YOUR ENGINEERING CONTRACTS
& YOUR LIMITED COMPANY
WHY ENGINEERS CHOOSE INSURE24
- Specialist policies for engineering, design & technical consultancy.
- IR35-friendly cover aligned with contractor agreements.
- Knowledge of technical project and client site risks.
- Ability to meet strict PI/PL limits for large engineering firms.
- Fast documents for onboarding with agencies and frameworks.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Do engineering contractors need Professional Indemnity insurance?
Yes. Engineering contractors face high exposure if errors in calculations, drawings, designs or technical
advice lead to financial loss or safety issues. PI is usually mandatory in engineering contracts.
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What PI limit do engineers usually need?
Many engineering roles require PI limits between £1m and £10m depending on sector, project value and the
potential impact of technical errors. We tailor limits to your specific contracts.
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Does this insurance cover me working on-site?
Yes. Policies include on-site work, site visits, inspections, supplier meetings and remote working,
provided your activities match the declared engineering discipline.
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Does this protect me if equipment fails under my supervision?
Yes. If failure is linked to your professional advice, design work, oversight or specification,
Professional Indemnity may respond. Public Liability may apply where failure causes injury or damage.
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Are engineering contractors covered for design-and-build work?
Many policies can include or extend to cover design-and-build responsibilities.
We will review your exact scope and contracts to structure the correct PI wording.
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Does this cover overseas engineering work?
Many policies can extend to international clients or occasional overseas travel,
but territorial and jurisdiction limits must be reviewed.
Insure24 arranges cover based on where your clients and work are located.
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Do engineers need run-off cover when they stop contracting?
Yes. Because Professional Indemnity is written on a claims-made basis,
you may still be liable for claims after closing your company.
We can arrange 1–6 years of run-off cover depending on client/contract requirements.
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How much does Engineering Contractor Insurance cost?
Premiums vary depending on your discipline, PI limits, project values, client type and contract risk.
Higher-risk engineering sectors may require enhanced cover.
Insure24 provides competitive quotes tailored to your work.
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Can I get a quote quickly?
Yes. Insure24 provides fast turnaround quotes — especially where contracts require urgent onboarding.
We review your scope of work, risks, and any existing cover to provide tailored engineering contractor quotes.