Senior Risk Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Perth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Senior Risk Analyst to guide project risk management activities across various infrastructure projects. The role involves leading risk reviews, coordinating risk reporting, and fostering collaboration with project teams to ensure effective risk management. Applicants should have proven experience in risk management and expertise in Quantitative Risk Analysis, along with strong organizational and networking skills. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Scotland with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Interest-free loans on tech

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management within large infrastructure programmes.
• Expertise in Quantitative Risk Analysis and risk management methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk reviews and maintain project risk registers.
• Monitor project risk exposure and prepare risk models.
• Coordinate comprehensive risk reporting across projects.

Skills

Risk Management

Quantitative Risk Analysis

Organizational Skills

Networking

Coordination

Job description

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Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

The Role

Reporting to the Risk Lead and Head of Risk (Offshore), the Senior Risk Analyst will take a leadership role in guiding project risk management activities across Offshore Directorate projects, ensuring that risks are thoughtfully identified, assessed, and mitigated. Collaborating closely with project teams, they will foster a supportive, inclusive environment to drive effective risk management processes and assist in programme-wide decision-making.

You Will

1. Lead risk reviews with a proactive approach, maintain and update project risk registers, develop strategies to mitigate risks, ensure high-quality risk data is consistently maintained, and escalate critical risks for broader programme action.
2. Monitor and analyse project risk exposure, spotting emerging trends and potential challenges, preparing risk models for assessments, and coordinating risk analysis around key project milestones.
3. Coordinate comprehensive risk reporting across projects, refine and enhance reporting to strengthen risk management outputs, and ensure alignment with cost and schedule considerations.
4. Cultivate strong, supportive relationships with Procurement and Commercial, Planning, Cost, and Project Management teams, fostering collaboration to ensure risk identification and analysis are seamlessly integrated across the board.
5. Take ownership of project risk data, ensuring its accuracy and integrity, while driving improvements to systems that support enhanced functionality and deliver clear insights.

You Have

1. Proven experience in risk management or project services within large infrastructure investment programmes, with a comprehensive understanding of how risk management plays a vital role in complex capital projects.
2. Expertise in Quantitative Risk Analysis (QCRA/QSRA), with a deep understanding of risk management methods and tools across cost, schedule, and scope, ensuring thoughtful, strategic assessments.
3. The ability to clearly articulate risks to a diverse group of stakeholders, translating complex issues into accessible insights and recommending clear, practical actions for resolution.
4. Exceptional organisational and planning skills, with the agility to adapt to shifting project demands while maintaining a high standard of quality and focus.
5. Strong networking, coordination, and influencing skills, with a collaborative and empathetic approach to driving solutions, and a pragmatic mindset to analyse challenges under pressure and deliver evidence-based recommendations.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

We own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Stephanie at [contact info] or 01738 342963 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.