Senior Risk Practitioner

Southern Water; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Senior Risk Practitioner to lead risk management for major infrastructure projects in a hybrid setting (Falmer, Brighton). You will implement frameworks, maintain risk registers, and drive timely mitigation actions across complex programmes.

Applicants should have extensive risk management experience, professional certifications (PMI-RMP, IRM or APM Risk Practitioner), and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management for large infrastructure projects.
• Professional certifications such as PMI-RMP, IRM, or APM Risk Practitioner.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret technical, commercial and scheduling data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage risk strategies, processes and governance per standards.
• Facilitate identification, assessment and prioritisation of threats, opportunities and issues.
• Set up and maintain risk registers in risk management software.
• Collaborate with risk owners to develop actionable mitigation plans and track progress.
• Perform QSRA/QCRA and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project controls to integrate risk into schedules and forecasts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Engineering/Risk/PM degree

Tools

ARM

Primavera Risk Analysis

Safran

Job description

Closing Date

2026-11-30

Job Title:

Senior Risk Practitioner

Location:

Falmer, Brighton - Hybrid working (2 days a week in the office)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

37 Hours

Salary:

salary to be discussed at screening stage

Are you ready to take the lead in managing risk for some of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the region?

About the role

Our Major Projects team is driving critical programmes that shape the future of our business and communities. As a Major Projects PMO Senior Risk Practitioner, you’ll implement and manage risk frameworks across complex projects, ensuring proactive identification, mitigation, and communication of risks. This is your opportunity to influence delivery confidence and make a real impact on projects that matter.

What you will be responsible for:

• Implement and manage risk management strategies, processes, and governance in alignment with corporate standards.
• Facilitate identification, assessment, and prioritisation of threats, opportunities, and issues.
• Set up and maintain risk registers in risk management software, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Work with risk owners to develop actionable mitigation strategies and track progress.
• Conduct Quantitative Schedule and Cost Risk Analysis (QSRA/QCRA) and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project controls teams to integrate risk impacts into schedules and forecasts.

Additional Requirements

• Expert user of risk management tools such as ARM, Primavera Risk Analysis, or Safran.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and key clauses.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential

• Extensive experience in risk management within large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Professional certifications such as PMI-RMP, IRM, or APM Risk Practitioner.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret technical, commercial, and scheduling information.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

• Degree in Engineering, Risk Management, or Project Management.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation

At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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