SPA Risk Coordinator

Anglian Water Services; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Location: Peterborough office

Job summary

Anglian Water Services is seeking a Risk Coordinator to support the SPA programme, developing risk management capability and maintaining risk registers across the lifecycle.

This hybrid role based on the Peterborough office and home involves coordinating risk reviews, supporting QSRA/QCRA tasks, and working with Project Controls, Commercial and Project teams.

Qualifications

• Shows keen interest in learning risk management tools and techniques.
• Demonstrates collaborative work with discipline leads and client representatives.
• Exhibits strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Risk Lead in developing, implementing, and monitoring risk management strategies and frameworks.
• Collaborate with project teams (Installation, Assembly Managers, Programme Area Managers, Quantity Surveyors) to support risk management.
• Maintain Risk Registers, ensure data input, fix issues, develop registers, and close/restart monthly cycles.
• Coordinate risk review and reporting process; conduct monthly risk reviews of threats and opportunities.
• Attend risk meetings; assist in maintaining existing risks and adding new risks.
• Assist with QSRA and QCRA and manage forecasting against contingency through change control.
• Participate in risk workshops and training sessions.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Office 365

Tools

QSRA

QCRA

Job description

Join Anglian Water’s Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a Risk Coordinator.

Location: Flexible/Hybrid work from Peterborough office and home
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for a Risk Coordinator to support and enhance our Programme Controls and Commercial teams. This pivotal role will help drive efficiency and success in delivering key milestones for this transformative programme.

About the Role

As our Risk Coordinator, you will support the Risk Lead on the SPA programme. You will develop risk management capability on the programme through management of risk, alignment with change control, and establishing a baseline at different stages of the programme, with ongoing forecasts throughout the life of the programme.

Working alongside and supporting the Project Controls, Commercial and Project teams, you will develop and implement a Risk Management strategy across SPA and establish a strong risk management process.

Your Responsibilities

• Support the Risk Lead in the development, implementation, and monitoring of risk management strategies and frameworks.
• Work closely with project teams, particularly the Project Installation and Assembly Managers, Programme Area Managers, and Quantity Surveyors; assisting them in the risk management process.
• Maintain the Risk Registers, ensuring that the teams are properly inputting data into the registers ready for month end. Fix any errors or issues and continue to develop the registers in line with the Risk Lead. Additionally, close out the registers at the end of each month and generate the next month’s registers in a short amount of time.
• Coordination of the Risk review and reporting process, following up with teams to conduct monthly risk reviews of their threats, opportunities, and programme threats.
• Attend risk meetings and provide guidance and assistance in the maintenance of existing risks, closure of expired risks and the addition of new risks.
• Assist with the administration of key risk management tasks such as:
  • Assisting with carrying out QSRA and QCRA
  • Helping manage forecast against contingency through change control etc.
• Participate in risk workshops and training sessions as part of professional development.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Is keen to absorb new knowledge and learn specialist risk management tools and techniques.

• Has the ability to work collaboratively with team members, discipline leads and client representative.

• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Possesses excellent time management skills and can meet tight deadlines.

• Is detail-oriented, with a proven ability to ensure high-quality outputs.

• Brings strong IT skills, particularly in Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams).

Why Join SPA?

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up for AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans , MMB , Costain , and Jacobs. Together, we’re combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come.

• Flexible Working : We may offer part time/flexible working depending on the role requirements, this can be discussed openly at interview.
• Location : Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area.
• Diversity and Inclusion : SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Our Purpose

Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging.

Take the Next Step

If you’re passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.