Position: CMR:Senior Risk Analyst (Major Nuclear Programme)
Location: Somerset (2 days on site / 3 days hybrid)
Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Risk Analyst to join our dynamic, award-winning team, supporting one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure programmes.
This role sits at the heart of Integrated Project Controls (Risk), acting as a technical lead and trusted advisor across a critical programme area within this nationally significant mega-project.
About us
CMR is an award-winning project controls consultancy that is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided.
Our approach and culture have been recognised globally, with CMR named Global Project Controls Small Business of the Year 2025 (Project Controls Expo UK Awards) and one of the UK's Best Workplaces in 2026 (Great Place to Work).
Our Purpose (Why we exist)
Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry.
Our Ambition (What we want to achieve)
Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.
What's in it for you?
• Work on a multi-billion-pound nuclear mega-project of national importance
• Play a key role in strengthening stakeholder confidence across a highly regulated environment
• Operate within a centre of excellence for integrated risk management
• Accelerated professional development through our merit-based progression system
• Transparent growth via our in-house capability matrix
• Opportunity to influence senior leadership decision-making with high-quality, evidence-based risk insight
• Join a small, high-impact team shaping the future of digital project controls
• Be part of a culture that celebrates success and supports each other through challenges
You'll
• Act as the Risk lead and subject matter expert for your nominated Programme/Area
• Ensure Risk & Opportunity processes are implemented consistently and in line with project governance and nuclear safety culture
• Own and assure the integrity of Risk data within ARM and associated systems
• Deliver timely, accurate and insightful Risk reporting, including commentary on key schedule and cost drivers
• Lead and facilitate risk workshops, scenario planning sessions and issue reviews
• Challenge assumptions and uncertainties to enable prioritisation and robust decision-making
• Integrate Risk outputs with Schedule, Cost, Change and Performance disciplines
• Support Programme/Area Directors and Tier 1 Contractors in assessing and managing risk exposure
• Provide assurance and insight for Programme Reviews, Portfolio Risk Reviews and Board reporting
• Manage and verify Power BI dashboard data, recommending enhancements
• Mentor Risk Analysts and Trainees, and support wider risk capability development
• Drive continuous improvement across risk processes, reporting and tools
We're looking for:
Essential
• Demonstrable experience operating as a Senior Risk Analyst or Risk Lead on large, complex infrastructure or construction programmes
• Strong understanding of integrated project controls (risk, cost, planning, change and performance measurement)
• Proven ability to facilitate senior-level risk workshops
• Experience working in highly regulated environments (nuclear, defence, rail or similar)
• Ability to translate complex technical risk data into clear executive insight
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience assuring data integrity and governance compliance
• Proficiency in:
* ARM (Risk & Opportunity management)
* Safran (QSRA)
* Power BI
* Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members
Desirable
• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Project Controls or related discipline
• Industry-recognised Risk qualifications (e.g. MoR Practitioner, APM Risk Level 2)
• Experience supporting multi-billion-pound capital programmes
• Experience within the nuclear sector
At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles.
We look to build a community of people that share our values and ambitions.
We're proud that 96% of our team say CMR is a "Great Place to Work" — a reflection of our supportive culture, focus on people, and drive to do things differently.
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Salary & Benefits
• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician)
• Life Assurance (x4 Salary)
• Pension: employer contribution of 4%
• Company and personal performance-based bonus
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Long Service Leave
• Training and professional development
• Regular social events
• Perkbox – employee experience platform
Next Steps
To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you
CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected characteristic.