Interface & Reporting Risk Management Lead

CWA

We are currently seeking to appoint a Interface & Reporting Risk Management Lead to join us at CWA (Civil Works Alliance) as we embark on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. As part of the CWA, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the build of Sizewell C – a 3.2-gigawatt power station set to generate low‑carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and provide reliable, clean energy for at least 60 years.

This is an opportunity to contribute directly to our country’s sustainable energy future, working with a talented, diverse team at the forefront of engineering and project delivery.

In this role, you’ll provide expert risk management services for the Sizewell C portfolio, ensuring we identify, assess and mitigate risks across our complex programme of work. You’ll be supported by, and work closely with, senior stakeholders including the Alliance Director, PMO Director, Head of Risk, Delivery Directors, and a wide range of project specialists.

• Acting as the first point of contact for portfolio, sub‑portfolio and programme risk management leadership and governance requirements
• Ensuring process compliance and robust controls for effective risk management across our functions and logistics
• Assisting in leading the CWA risk team, reporting directly to the Head of Risk
• Providing practical, constructive guidance and support to CWA and cross‑functional teams on all aspects of risk management
• Ensuring risks are identified, managed and mitigated effectively across the Alliance, and driving improvements in our approach to risk analysis and reporting
• Collating and interpreting Quantitative Risk Analysis outputs and presenting clear, actionable insights to leadership
• Maintaining and assuring the quality of risk registers and risk reports, supporting escalation or delegation through clear communication with Section Leads and the Alliance Risk Group
• Mentoring colleagues to develop best practice in risk management across the project lifecycle
• Aggregating, monitoring and reporting risks, supporting Alliance, Section and Client risk reporting requirements
• Championing innovation and driving continuous improvement in risk management processes and governance

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills, with experience of influencing senior leaders and cross‑functional teams
• A recognised risk management qualification (such as MoR_P, APM1/2, IRM Foundation or above)
• Experience leading risk teams and working collaboratively within major project environments
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with meticulous attention to detail
• A strong team orientation, with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently

• Experience working on major infrastructure or capital projects, ideally within engineering, project management or estimating/planning disciplines
• Competency in delivering risk management plans and applying QRA techniques using tools like PRA, @Risk or Safran Risk
• Experience with risk database tools such as ARM and Xactium
• Membership of the Institute of Risk Management or Association for Project Management Risk Practitioner certification
• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in a risk delivery role

At CWA, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive working environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you are passionate about risk management and ready to play a key role in a legacy‑defining project, we invite you to click the following link to apply.