Energy Projects Risk Analyst

Arcadis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Risk Professional to join the Energy Networks & Renewables team, delivering risk management across major projects in transmission and distribution with expertise in QSRA/QCRA. The role involves identifying and managing cost, schedule and business risks while embedding best-practice risk processes across delivery teams.

The role spans various career stages; responsibilities will be tailored accordingly.

Qualifications

• Desire to work towards relevant professional certification, such as APM Risk Certificate, IRM Certificate/Diploma.
• Practical experience in project, programme or enterprise risk management (scale/level will vary by role).
• Experience in the regulated environments, with a particular focus on Energy.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to build and interpret risk models and present probabilistic outcomes.
• Experience in the application of Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) techniques and tools, for example: @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis (previously Pertmaster), Safran including the analysis of complex logic-linked cost-loaded schedules.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management tools, for example, Active Risk Manager (ARM), Predict! and Xactium.
• Understanding of construction contracts and the relationship between risk management and controls/management functions including: project management, change control, planning & scheduling, cost & commercial management and reporting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information simply.
• Evidence of previous experience in definition and delivery of risk management plans within projects.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Collaborative working style and consulting behaviours.
• A logical approach and ability to think through complex issues to co-ordinate multi-faceted aspects of projects.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk management services to clients in compliance with client governance, processes and objectives.
• Undertake day-to-day risk management activities including identification, assessment, management, review and reporting of risks, issues and opportunities.
• Produce periodic risk reporting which may include profiled risk expenditure, impacted risk / contingency drawdown and risk exposure changes.
• Advise project teams on mitigation, contingency, allocation of risk, and commercial implications.
• Develop, validate and run Quantitative Risk Analysis including Cost, Schedule and integrated Cost and Schedule analyses, to enable robust forecasting and tracking of risk exposure.
• Use knowledge and experience to ensure identification and management of all significant risks to achievement of project objectives.
• Deliver discrete risk interventions and embedded risk management services, supporting governance and escalation of significant risks and ensuring consistent application of risk frameworks and standards.
• Coach and mentor junior team members (for senior roles) and contribute to capability building.
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, processes and data quality for risk management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent working

Risk modelling

Education

APM Risk Certificate

IRM Certificate/Diploma

Tools

@Risk

Primavera Risk Analysis

Safran

Active Risk Manager (ARM)

Predict!

Xactium

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Risk Professional to join the Energy Networks & Renewables team, delivering risk management across major projects in transmission and distribution with expertise in QSRA/QCRA. The role involves identifying and managing cost, schedule and business risks while embedding best-practice risk processes across delivery teams.

The role spans various career stages; responsibilities will be tailored accordingly.