Risk Lead - Hybrid

Amentum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Nuclear Power is seeking a Risk Lead to develop and implement a comprehensive Risk Management framework. This role involves strategic leadership, team management, and ensuring effective risk management practices across various projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in risk management within large infrastructure projects and excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement for professional development

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Track record in Risk Director role on large infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing teams in a matrix structure.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Risk Management framework.
• Lead the Risk Management function and build a high-performing team.
• Manage stakeholders from Board to Delivery.

Skills

Mitigation-related skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering or project management

Job description

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Nuclear Power Programmes is one of the newest Business Units and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power.

Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security.

In both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.

Amentum are currently recruiting for a Risk Lead, in this role you'll be developing, implementing and updating a complete Risk Management framework that supports the governance structure, organisation and delivery model. You will ensure functions utilise appropriate software applications and supporting infrastructure to ensure Risk Management is ‘Digital by Default’. Key responsibilities will be:

• Develop an in depth understanding of the scope and delivery schedule to be able to ensure risk and opportunity management always has the correct context and value add to the Delivery and Project leadership.
• Strategic leadership and line management of the Risk Management Lead Function.
• Development of the Risk Management Framework and embedment within projects.
• Delivery and advancement of ‘Digital by Default’ for the Risk Management Function.
• Build and maintain a high performing team with direct line management and functional management of resources deployed into the delivery teams.
• On-time production and quality of all month end data sets and performance reports related to Risk Management.
• Management of stakeholders from Board to Delivery.

Here's What You'll Need

• Degree or equivalent qualification in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering or project management, or related technical field.
• A track record of working at a Risk Director / Head of Function on large and complex infrastructure projects.
• Mitigation-related skills underpinned by in depth understanding of project and construction methods and processes, how they drive risk exposure to unlock exploring a range of mitigations.
• Extensive experience at multiple levels of organisation including: client/operator, contactor/supplier, consultancy and government experience.
• Experience of successfully managing a team in a matrix structure on a project.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders.
• Deliverables focused and an accomplished problem solver, rising to meet any challenge.
• Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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