Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to lead the identification, assessment, management, and mitigation of risk on a major nuclear and civils infrastructure project in Whitehaven. The role is critical to ensuring that project risks are proactively managed in line with nuclear regulatory expectations, client requirements, and best practice risk management frameworks.
The Risk Manager will work closely with project leadership, commercial, planning, engineering, and construction teams to ensure risks and opportunities are clearly understood, controlled, and communicated throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Management & Governance
Develop, implement, and maintain the project Risk Management Plan in line with client and nuclear industry requirements
Establish and manage the project risk and opportunity registers, ensuring they remain accurate, current, and actionable
Define risk management processes, governance, and reporting structures across the project
Ensure risk management is embedded within project controls, planning, commercial, and delivery activities
Risk Identification & Analysis
Facilitate risk identification workshops with project teams and stakeholders
Assess and prioritise risks using qualitative and quantitative techniques, including schedule and cost risk analysis where required
Identify emerging risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to inform decision‑making
Monitoring, Reporting & Assurance
Monitor risk exposure, mitigation actions, and residual risk status
Produce clear and concise risk reports and dashboards for senior management and the client
Support internal and external audits, assurance reviews, and regulatory scrutiny
Ensure lessons learned are captured and fed back into risk strategies
Stakeholder & Interface Management
Work closely with Project Managers, Planners, Commercial Managers, and Engineers to align risk management with programme and cost controls
Interface with the client and key stakeholders on risk matters, providing professional and credible advice
Support decision‑making by providing timely, evidence‑based risk insights
Continuous Improvement
Promote a proactive risk‑aware culture across the project team
Drive continuous improvement in risk management practices and controls
Support the development of best practice risk methodologies within the project environment
Skills & Experience
Essential
Proven experience as a Risk Manager on major construction, civils, or infrastructure projects
Experience working in highly regulated or safety‑critical environments (nuclear, energy, defence, or major infrastructure)
Strong understanding of project risk management principles and governance
Experience facilitating risk workshops and engaging with senior stakeholders
Ability to analyse, interpret, and communicate complex risk information clearly
High level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Eligible for UK security clearance
Desirable
Previous experience on nuclear‑licensed sites or nuclear‑related programmes
Experience integrating risk management with cost, schedule, and commercial controls
Familiarity with NEC or similar forms of contract
Experience supporting quantitative risk analysis (QRA / QSRA)