Senior Risk Management Specialist

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

As an Offshore Operations Senior Risk Management Specialist, you will be responsible for the implementation and continuous development of Offshore Operations end‑to‑end risk management processes, covering all risks with a significant impact on short‑and long‑term business plans. You will use your risk management expertise to support the rest of the team.

Note:

HSE‑specific risks & processes (Case to Operate, etc.) are not under the remit of this role and continue to be managed by the HSE department.

• Work with Operations teams to ensure risks are identified, consistently quantified, and proactively treated, including scheduled risk reviews and ad‑hoc support on emerging risks.
• Maintain close connections with and coordinate input from subject matter experts (e.g., Engineering, Procurement, Legal) into risk management processes.
• Develop and implement best practices for risk identification, quantification, treatment, stress testing, and lessons learned.
• Maintain high‑quality data in our risk management tool, ensuring clarity, consistency and comparability.
• Analyse risk data to identify trends, portfolio‑relevant risks and priorities for resource allocation (e.g., budget, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, Commercial, etc.).
• Prepare clear risk reports and coordinate sign‑off with site General Managers and Operational Directors for use in business reporting (e.g., financial forecasting, planning, KontraG).
• Track and report on critical risks, monitoring delivery of treatments against agreed milestones and holding risk owners accountable.
• Provide peer review, coaching and support to Risk Management Specialists.

• University degree in economics, business, engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of a few years of relevant professional experience (experience in offshore wind, power generation, oil and gas, or similar heavy industry is beneficial).
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing risk and asset management processes and governance/audit (knowledge of ISO 31000 is beneficial).
• Familiarity with commercial processes (e.g., financial planning, KontraG, commercial risk management).
• High standards of accuracy, quality and follow‑through.
• Effective stakeholder management skills and ability to build relationships across departments and regions.
• Effective communication across all organisational levels (from site teams to senior management).
• Business‑fluent written and spoken English.

An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and/or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and/or existing employment.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity.