Risk Manager

Job description

Protect one of the UK’s most critical nuclear programmes by turning risk into informed decision-making.

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape how risk is identified, analysed and managed on a nationally significant nuclear project. As Risk Manager, you will work at the heart of programme delivery, supporting senior leaders with insight that genuinely influences outcomes. You will operate in a complex, regulated environment where robust risk management underpins safety, performance and long-term success, while offering strong career progression within a future-focused sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and own project and programme risk registers.
• Lead the identification and development of risk mitigation and action plans.
• Support and embed effective risk management strategies, plans and culture.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, including QRA on integrated schedules.
• Advise Programme Directors on key risks, trends and mitigation priorities.
• Facilitate risk workshops with large, multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Ensure risks are clearly articulated, prioritised and not duplicated across programmes.
• Collaborate with other Risk Managers to maintain consistency and best practice.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management capability across the business.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project or programme risk management.
• Strong numerical, analytical and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of project and programme scheduling methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle P6, Microsoft Project or similar planning tools.
• Confidence with quantitative analysis, including Monte Carlo simulation and probabilistic forecasting.
• Experience developing large data models (QSRA, QCRA) and integrating outputs into decision-making.
• Sound understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks and standards.
• Membership of a recognised risk or project management body (APM, PMI, IRM, CERA or equivalent).
• Experience within nuclear, energy or large infrastructure environments (desirable).
• Familiarity with tools such as Safran Risk, Active Risk Manager or Power BI (desirable).

Why Nuclear Energy

Nuclear offers a rare combination of long-term stability, technical challenge and national importance. Professionals in this sector work on complex, high-value programmes that directly support Net Zero ambitions and energy security, while benefiting from strong governance and clear career pathways.

• Long-term job security
• Work on nationally critical infrastructure
• Exposure to complex, high-value programmes
• Clear progression and professional credibility
• Future-focused, low-carbon industry

What’s in it for you

Alongside strong market rates, this role offers a benefits package designed to support wellbeing, flexibility and long-term career development.

• Competitive salary aligned to market rates
• Hybrid working model
• Private medical cover and digital GP service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Funded professional development and memberships
• Paid volunteering and community engagement initiatives

Company Overview

Our Client is a global engineering and technology organisation delivering complex programmes across energy, security and sustainability. Known for their integrity, technical excellence and people-first culture, they provide long-term career opportunities on some of the most challenging and meaningful projects in the industry.

If you are an experienced Risk Manager with 10+ years’ risk management experience ready to make a real impact in nuclear energy, apply directly via LinkedIn

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English