Risk Manager

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: London (hybrid working arrangements).

Employment type: Permanent full-time/ part-time.

Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full- time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part- time approach where possible.

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.

Closing date: 9/10/24

The Opportunity 

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Risk Manager

Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively.

The Role

As the Risk Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing risks throughout the project lifecycle. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that risks to the project's schedule, costs, safety, and quality are mitigated effectively. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of Sizewell C, supporting both strategic and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Identification & Assessment: Proactively identify risks associated with the project, assessing their likelihood and potential impact on project objectives.
• Risk Mitigation Planning: Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks, ensuring risk reduction plans are feasible and effective.
• Risk Reporting: Maintain comprehensive risk registers and provide regular reports to senior management and stakeholders on risk status and changes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and external partners to manage risk across all project phases.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all risk management activities comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to continuously improve risk management processes and tools, aligning with best practices.
• Crisis Management Support: Provide guidance and support in response to any emerging risks or crises during the project lifecycle.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience (5+ years) in risk management, ideally within large infrastructure projects, energy, or construction sectors.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. Relevant risk management qualifications (e.g., IRM, PMI-RMP, or similar) are highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple risks in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in stakeholder management and the ability to convey complex risk issues to non-experts.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with risk management software and tools, including quantitative risk analysis techniques.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of risk management frameworks, processes, and industry standards, particularly in the context of nuclear or energy projects.

If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!

A full job description is available on application. 

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Power in Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.

To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve.  Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities.  By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project. 

We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:

Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate

Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance

Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise

Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other

Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently

Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.