Deputy Head of Risk Management

Bouygues Construction; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Risk Management. This senior role requires overseeing risk services for the Sizewell C project, mentoring a team, and applying Quantitative Risk Analysis. The ideal candidate has significant experience in infrastructure projects, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering risk management on major capital/infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience with web-based risk tools.
• Exceptional communication skills to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of risk services across all sections of the CWA.
• Support development and delivery of the Risk Management Plan.
• Mentor and manage a team of risk analysts.

Skills

Risk Management

Quantitative Risk Analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant technical or management field

Tools

PRA

@Risk

Safran Risk

ARM

Xactium

Job description

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Overview

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

As we prepare to deliver one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes - the construction of Sizewell C, a new 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station - I'm looking for an experienced and driven Deputy Head of Risk Management to join our Risk function within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA).

Sizewell C will supply low-carbon electricity to around 6 million homes for the next 60 years. As part of the CWA, you'll be at the forefront of this historic project, shaping the way we identify, manage, and mitigate risk across a complex, multi-billion-pound civil engineering programme.

What the Role Involves

This is a senior-level opportunity where you'll be responsible for leading a team of risk professionals, providing expert risk management services across the CWA. You'll also act as a key advisor to the PMO and Head of Risk, helping ensure risks are not only identified but actively managed to reduce exposure and deliver long-term value.

You'll:

• Oversee the successful delivery of risk services across all sections and functions of the CWA
• Support the ongoing development and delivery of our Risk Management Plan
• Mentor and line-manage a team of risk analysts and managers
• Lead the implementation of best-practice risk frameworks and ensure alignment with wider project governance
• Facilitate workshops to identify threats, opportunities, and critical assumptions
• Deliver Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) - both schedule (QSRA) and cost (QCRA)
• Act as a senior voice within the PMO, supporting decision-making and strategic planning
• Deputise for the Head of Risk as required

What You\'ll Need

We're looking for someone with a blend of technical capability, leadership skill, and stakeholder confidence - someone who can drive both process and people to deliver real impact.

You should bring:

• Strong experience delivering risk management on major capital/infrastructure projects
• A background in Quantitative Risk Analysis using tools such as PRA, @Risk or Safran Risk
• Hands-on experience with web-based risk tools like ARM or Xactium
• A sound understanding of project delivery functions such as planning, estimating and commercial controls
• A degree in a relevant technical or management field - or equivalent experience in high-value risk delivery roles
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams

Whether you're ready to step into a deputy leadership role or looking for your next challenge in a truly meaningful project environment, this is your opportunity to make a measurable difference to the UK's clean energy future.

Click the link to apply and become part of the Sizewell C journey.