Lead Risk Engineer (Covering Scotland & North)

National Gas; Greater London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Risk Engineer to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of major gas infrastructure projects. This dynamic role involves developing project risk profiles, facilitating workshops, and conducting quantitative risk analyses. The successful candidate will possess strong risk management skills and a solid understanding of project management principles. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to leading a clean and reliable energy future, offering generous benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 6%

26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits including private healthcare

Death in service benefit

Protection for long-term illness

Family-friendly leave policies

Career development opportunities

24/7 confidential counselling services

Support for professional memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in project risk assessment within utilities or gas construction.
• Ability to interpret technical and cost information.

Responsibilities

• Develop project risk profiles and facilitate risk workshops.
• Perform quantitative risk analysis and provide reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Project risk management

Stakeholder management

Quantitative Risk Assessments

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Construction Management

Project Management

Job description

Lead Risk Engineer (Covering Scotland & North)

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Project Risk Engineer – Remote - £45,196 - £61,833

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

About the role:

As a Lead Risk Engineer in our gas construction team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of major gas infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for developing project risk profiles, facilitating risk workshops, performing quantitative Risk Analysis, and providing regular risk reports to project stakeholders.

This position will report directly to the Senior Risk Engineer. You will possess a strong understanding of risk management methodologies and knowledge of relevant industry standards. You will challenge the available project details and obtain the relevant missing information to develop assumptions, track progress, and manage governance reviews and sign-offs.

Essentials:

• Project risk management experience in the utilities industry, with strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of project management principles or project lifecycle.
• Ability to interpret technical and cost information; a Full UK driving license is required.
• Experience in facilitating risk workshops and gathering project data.
• Experience in Quantitative Risk Assessments.
• Ability to interpret and generate risk reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or equivalent experience in risk management in construction projects.
• Proven experience in project risk assessment, preferably within the utilities, gas construction, or energy industry.
• Understanding of project management principles and lifecycle.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Location preference: Living in or around North & Scotland is advantageous.

What we can offer you:

• Annual bonus of up to 6% based on performance.
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays, with options to buy extra days.
• Generous pension scheme: company matches £2 for every £1 you contribute (max 12%).
• Flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental insurance, and more.
• Death in service benefit: 10x salary.
• Protection for long-term illness or injury.
• Family-friendly leave policies.
• Career development opportunities.
• Confidential counselling services available 24/7.
• Support for professional memberships relevant to your role.

About us:

National Gas is leading a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future. We bring gas to 23 million homes and over 500,000 businesses, including heavy industries and power stations across Great Britain. We are transitioning our network to hydrogen as part of our journey to net zero.

We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Utilities