Risk Manager - Nuclear

Overview

Our client is seeking a Project Risk Manager to join their expanding Controls & Performance team. The business has seen rapid growth and is delivering a range of major energy transition and natural resource projects across the UK.

You’ll work closely with project delivery teams, helping to identify, assess, and manage risk across high-profile programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team, collaborate with industry experts, and play a key role in delivering successful project outcomes.

Hybrid working arrangements (3 days a week client site).

• Develop and implement risk management frameworks tailored to client needs.
• Facilitate risk workshops with project and technical stakeholders.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure data quality and consistency.
• Support development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Conduct Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) for cost and schedule.
• Produce clear risk reports and dashboards using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI
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• Collaborate with project controls teams to align risk, schedule, and cost information.
• Engage with supply chain partners to assess third-party risks.

• Proven experience managing project risk within major programmes.
• Knowledge of risk standards (ISO
  31000, APM, Orange Book, IPA).
• Experience using risk management tools and QRA techniques (Monte Carlo).
• Understanding of project controls functions and their integration with risk.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. APM Risk Level 2 or MoR) desirable.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts beneficial.

• Join a rapidly growing company delivering complex energy and infrastructure projects.
• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing Controls & Performance team.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with flexible working options.