Nuclear Risk Manager – Hybrid (WFH post-probation)

Rullion; Whitehaven; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is recruiting a Risk Manager for a West Cumbria project. You will own the risk function, work with commercial teams, and ensure risk controls support delivery within a highly regulated environment.

The role focuses on identifying and prioritising risk across design, procurement, construction and commissioning while aligning with safety, quality and ALARP principles. Eligibility for UK security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Risk Manager.
• Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• Experience on highly regulated projects is essential.
• Knowledge of NEC 3/4 contracts desirable.
• APM, Prince2 or equivalent qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project wide risk management framework aligned with nuclear regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., safety case expectations, ALARP principles).
• Identify, assess, and prioritise risks across all phases of civil engineering works (design, procurement, construction, commissioning), including safety, quality, environmental, cost, and schedule risks.
• Facilitate structured risk identification workshops (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP support, constructability reviews) with multidisciplinary teams.
• Integrate risk management with project controls, including planning, cost engineering, and change management processes.
• Monitor effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and implement corrective actions where controls are inadequate.
• Ensure compliance with relevant nuclear industry regulations, standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Prepare and present regular risk reports to senior management, clients, and regulators, highlighting key threats and opportunities.
• Manage interface risks between the Partner Contractors, disciplines, and work packages in a highly regulated, complex project environment.
• Support incident investigations by analysing root causes and updating risk assessments accordingly.
• Maintain and regularly update the project risk register, including flow down to specific WPOs, ensuring clear ownership, mitigation actions, and status tracking.
• Quantify risks using qualitative and quantitative techniques, utilising ARM (e.g., risk matrices, Monte Carlo simulations for cost and schedule uncertainty).

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Quantitative analysis

Education

Degree or HNC/HND

Tools

ARM software

Job description

Rullion is recruiting a Risk Manager for a West Cumbria project. You will own the risk function, work with commercial teams, and ensure risk controls support delivery within a highly regulated environment.

The role focuses on identifying and prioritising risk across design, procurement, construction and commissioning while aligning with safety, quality and ALARP principles. Eligibility for UK security clearance is required.