Consulting Engineers Insurance
Protect your engineering consultancy from design liability, specification errors and project disputes with specialist professional cover.
Get in touchWhat is consulting engineers insurance?
Consulting engineers insurance is a specialist policy that protects engineering consultancies from the professional liability risks of designing structures, specifying materials and supervising construction work. It typically includes professional indemnity, public liability and employers liability.
If a structural design you produced fails, a specification you wrote leads to material failure, or your supervision was inadequate, the resulting claim can be substantial. Professional indemnity covers your defence and damages.
Find cover options from specialist insurers who specialise in covering engineering consultancies, so your cover reflects the disciplines you practice and the project sizes you handle.
Professional Indemnity
Covers claims arising from design errors, specification failures or negligent engineering advice.
Public Liability
Covers injury or property damage claims from site visits and inspections.
Employers Liability
Required by law if you employ staff, covering workplace injury and illness claims.
Cyber Liability
Covers data breaches and loss of sensitive project design information.
Who needs consulting engineers insurance?
Structural engineers
Designing structural solutions for buildings and infrastructure
Civil engineers
Working on roads, bridges, drainage and earthworks projects
Mechanical engineers
Designing building services, HVAC and industrial systems
Electrical engineers
Designing power distribution and lighting systems
Environmental engineers
Advising on flood risk, contamination and environmental impact
WHY CECIL
Built differently.
Design liability expertise
Engineering claims involve complex technical disputes. Cecil works with insurers who have dedicated engineering professional liability teams.
Project-appropriate cover levels
Engineering projects vary from small domestic extensions to major infrastructure. Cecil finds cover that matches the value and complexity of your typical projects.
Meets professional body requirements
Cecil ensures your cover satisfies the requirements of the Institution of Civil Engineers, IStructE and other relevant bodies.
Competitive quotes from specialist markets
Get options from specialist insurers to find engineering consultancy insurance from insurers who understand the sector. Relevant quotes, not generic professional services products.
Common questions about consulting engineers insurance
Do consulting engineers need professional indemnity insurance?
Yes, professional indemnity is essential for consulting engineers. Professional bodies require it, and clients contractually require specific cover levels.
What level of professional indemnity do engineers need?
Cover levels typically range from £500,000 to £10m depending on project size and contractual requirements. Many clients specify minimum levels in their appointments.
Does engineers insurance cover design errors discovered after completion?
Yes, professional indemnity operates on a claims-made basis. Claims arising from past designs are covered by your current policy, subject to the retroactive date.
Do consulting engineers need public liability?
If you visit construction sites or client premises, public liability covers injury and property damage claims. Most clients require it alongside professional indemnity.
What is collateral warranty cover for engineers?
Collateral warranties extend your duty of care to third parties such as funders and tenants. Your professional indemnity should cover claims arising from these warranties.
Interested in Consulting Engineers insurance?
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