Location: Project offices at Aztec West (Bristol) or Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre (Bridgwater) or Project Site (Bridgwater) Hybrid Working Options: 3 days per week office attendance and 2 days per week working remotely/from home Status: Inside IR35 Type: Contract with approval until 31dec25 with HIGH probability of further renewal(s) Morson Talent are delighted to present an opportunity for a suitably experienced Risk professional to join our client's established team for work associated with a Nuclear New Build mega-Project in Somerset. This role presents a unique chance to be part of a major, complex, high value construction Project that is integral to the UK's net-zero aspirations. This is a (renewable) contract role, based at any of our client's offices at Aztec West, Bristol or Bridgwater, Somerset. Hybrid working options apply – typically 3 days per week office attendance and 2 days per week working remotely. Job Purpose / Overview To lead the definition of Policy and Strategy for Delivery Risk for the Project, including responsibility for and oversight of Risks, staffing and the implementation of required Delivery Risk standards and processes. Principal Accountabilities (include, whilst not limited to) … Implementation of the Risk Management Framework through the project organisation including the Portfolio and adherence with the Risk Management processes and governance cycle within the project delivery organisation. Act as a Risk Lead and provide risk management support to the Area, Programme and Functional Directors and teams to ensure project portfolio and delivery risks are adequately identified, assessed, controlled, actioned, and reported to the Project. Alignment and linkage of delivery risks to portfolio risks to ensure there is a comprehensive coverage of risk across the project and to support Executive reporting on risk exposure and support linkage to the strategic risk register. Continuous review and improvement of delivery risk management work instruction, supporting training and ARM Risk Management Software. Accountable for the timely production, assurance and focussed Risk and Opportunity reporting for the Project at all levels, including Project Review, Portfolio Risk Review, and board reporting: Ensure risk management data is accurate, metrics are available to the project through Power-Bi reporting, and reporting meets the needs of the project. Represent the delivery risk management function at internal and external stakeholder audits. Leading, coaching and supporting all staff within the Risk Team Oversees the alignment of risk information to the schedule and cost baselines and works with PMO functional areas to understand the impact and mitigation options for key risks. Criteria: Knowledge, Skills … Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to effectively collaborate and influence colleagues across project organisation. Excellent leadership skills and experience leading teams. Qualifications & Experience … Educated to degree level and / or relevant evidencable relevant experience in similar role / context. Risk specific qualifications or membership to a professional body is preferrable. Senior level experience within a Risk or Project Controls team in a complex, highly regulated industry (ideally nuclear or energy). Experience of practical application of Risk frameworks and methodologies, and how they are applied in major projects. Proven leadership experience and experience of supporting a team to maximise the team contribution to Project success. Tools and Software Applications… The jobholder may be expected to have a working level of knowledge of, and to use, the following (or similar equivalent) software tools: Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access). Teamcenter (Document Control). ARM (Risks, Opportunities, Trends). Power BI (Business Intelligence Analytics).