Risk Lead

Sizewell C; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sizewell C as a Risk Lead to manage the Risk Management framework for a major nuclear project. This role supports the UK's climate agenda, ensuring project success while fostering flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and risk management skills, with a degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in risk management on large infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project risk management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing the Risk Management framework.
• Ensuring project success on time, within scope, and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

Quantitative Risk Analysis

Qualitative Risk Analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Risk

Job description

Job Description

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: London with travel to Sizewell (hybrid working arrangements).

Employment type: Permanent full-time.

Employment basis: The role is expected to be full-time; however, we are open to discussing flexible or part-time arrangements where possible.

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.

The Opportunity

Join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team to work on one of the UK's largest megaprojects, supporting the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. The SZC Project is a nuclear new build in Suffolk, with planning approval and government support, aiming to provide reliable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years and help Britain achieve Net Zero by 2050.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Risk Lead responsible for developing and managing the Risk Management framework supporting SZC governance, organization, and delivery, ensuring project success on time, within scope, and budget.

The Skills

• Proven leadership experience in risk management on large infrastructure, construction, or energy projects.
• Strong understanding of project risk management methodologies (ISO 31000, PRAM, ARM).
• Skilled in qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence at all levels.
• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Risk, or related field; professional risk certification (e.g., IRM, PMI-RMP) is desirable.

Our teams support flexible working, with hybrid arrangements between our offices and home, equipped with full IT resources for effective remote work.

If interested, we’d love to hear from you! A full job description is available upon application.