Risk Manager

Carmichael UK; Workington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK are seeking a Risk Manager to join the team on a Nuclear project based in Cumbria. You will develop and maintain the project-wide risk management framework aligned with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

You will identify, assess and prioritise risks across all civil engineering works (design, procurement, construction, commissioning), quantify risk using qualitative and quantitative techniques, and maintain the risk register with clear ownership and mitigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project-wide risk management framework aligned with nuclear regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Identify, assess, and prioritise risks across all civil engineering works (design, procurement, construction, commissioning).
• Quantify risks using qualitative and quantitative techniques, utilising risk matrices and simulations.
• Maintain and update the project risk register with clear ownership, mitigation actions, and status tracking.
• Interface with the nuclear safety case team to reflect civil engineering risks in licensing submissions.
• Provide risk-based input into contingency planning, budgeting, and schedule float management.
• Prepare and present regular risk reports to senior management, clients, and regulators.
• Promote a risk-aware culture across site teams and conduct audits for continuous improvement.

Job description

Carmichael are seeking a Risk Manager to join the team working on a Nuclear project based in Cumbria.

• 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.
• 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).
• Integrate risk management with project controls, including planning, cost engineering, and change management processes.
• Ensure risks related to nuclear safety, radiological protection, and regulatory compliance are rigorously assessed and escalated appropriately.
• Interface with the nuclear safety case team to ensure civil engineering risks are reflected in safety documentation and licensing submissions.
• Monitor effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and implement corrective actions where controls are inadequate.
• Provide risk-based input into contingency planning, budgeting, and schedule float management.
• Support procurement by assessing supplier and subcontractor risks, particularly for safety-critical components and services.
• 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.
• Promote a strong risk-aware culture across site teams, emphasising proactive identification and management of hazards.
• Conduct audits and reviews of risk management processes to ensure continuous improvement and lessons learned integration.
• Coordinate with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) teams to align risk management with site safety systems and permit-to-work controls.
• 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.
• Ensure robust documentation and traceability of risk decisions to satisfy nuclear audit and assurance requirements.
• Stay current with evolving nuclear regulations, best practices, and emerging risks impacting civil engineering delivery